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NEW | Learning from the DevoLab #1: How devolution can address health inequalities

Our latest policy briefing sets out three short case studies, drawing on our first DevoLab event with @impurbanhealth.bsky.social www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Learning from the DevoLab #1: How devolution can address health inequalities | Institute for Government
Three case studies of how devolved powers have been used to address health inequalities.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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1/ Today we publish the first policy briefing in our new @instituteforgovernment.org.uk DevoLab series. In partnership with @impurbanhealth.bsky.social, and following on from our event in July, we’ve explored how devolution can address health inequalities 🧵
December 9, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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Abolished to perfection? Building a better centre for the NHS

The abolition of NHS England creates both risks and opportunities. Our report with @nuffieldtrust.org.uk identifies five key factors in whether the process will be a success www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...
Abolished to perfection? Building a better centre for the NHS | Institute for Government
The abolition of NHS England creates both risks and opportunities.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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From 2028/29, responsibility for all future deficits will pass from councils to central government.

@amberdellar.bsky.social says this could set the trajectory of SEND reform throughout this parliament www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/cent...
Central government’s takeover of SEND deficits raises the stakes for SEND reform | Institute for Government
At the budget the chancellor announced a significant change to SEND funding arrangements.
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December 8, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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WEBINAR | How can the government make a success of the abolition of NHS England?

This webinar will explore the risks and opportunities associated with abolishing NHS England. @markgdayan.bsky.social @sjanereed.bsky.social @nuffieldtrust.org.uk

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December 8, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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ICYMI: Punchy blog on last week's mayoral election announcement from my @instituteforgovernment.org.uk colleagues:

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The government’s decision to delay mayoral elections cannot be justified on democratic or fairness grounds | Institute for Government
The government has postponed the May 2026 mayoral elections in Greater Essex, Sussex and Brighton, Hampshire and the Solent, and Norfolk and Suffolk.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Government 2026: IfG's annual conference 🚨

Join us on Tuesday 13 January as we bring together influential speakers to explore the key questions for government over the next 12 months.

Register to attend online 👇 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...

With @grantthorntonuk.bsky.social
An image ad for the IfG's one-day conference. Government 2026 on Tuesday 13 January, 09:00-17:00 In the right corner is an image of 10 Downing Street.
December 8, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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The government has delayed the 2026 mayoral elections in Greater Essex, Sussex and Brighton, Hampshire and the Solent, and Norfolk and Suffolk.

But the decision represents a major setback in a policy area in which had been making real progress www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/gove...
The government’s decision to delay mayoral elections cannot be justified on democratic or fairness grounds | Institute for Government
The government has postponed the May 2026 mayoral elections in Greater Essex, Sussex and Brighton, Hampshire and the Solent, and Norfolk and Suffolk.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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The @instituteforgovernment.org.uk’s Week in Public Services blog is back! This week I looked at the Budget’s place-based budget pilots, jury trial restrictions, and Ofsted’s concerns on children’s social care. Some thoughts below.

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Week in Public Services: 5th December 2025
This week: jury trial restrictions, place-based budgeting pilots, and warnings from Ofsted on the children’s social care market.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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2026 is set to be a hugely significant year for Keir Starmer’s government and British politics.

Join us on Tuesday 13 Jan for our one-day conference on what government is doing well – and what it could be doing better.

Register to attend online 📅 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/event/govern...
An image ad for the IfG's one-day conference. Government 2026 on Tuesday 13 January, 09:00-17:00 In the right corner is an image of 10 Downing Street.
December 5, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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Six key questions the government needs to answer on digital IDs www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/gove...
The government still has questions to answer on digital IDs | Institute for Government
What does the government need to do to move its digital ID plans forward?
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December 5, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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The government's decision to delay the 2026 mayoral elections in DPP areas is truly baffling and v disappointing

Excellent analysis in this from @matthewfright.bsky.social @akashpaun.bsky.social @shawharriet.bsky.social @meganisaac.bsky.social

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The government’s decision to delay mayoral elections cannot be justified on democratic or fairness grounds | Institute for Government
The government has postponed the May 2026 mayoral elections in Greater Essex, Sussex and Brighton, Hampshire and the Solent, and Norfolk and Suffolk.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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The government’s decision to delay mayoral elections cannot be justified on democratic or fairness grounds

Our IfG devolution experts react to the announcement that May 2026 elections for new mayors will be postponed to 2028 www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/gove...
The government’s decision to delay mayoral elections cannot be justified on democratic or fairness grounds | Institute for Government
The government has postponed the May 2026 mayoral elections in Greater Essex, Sussex and Brighton, Hampshire and the Solent, and Norfolk and Suffolk.
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December 5, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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The Covid Inquiry shows the importance of ministerial leadership during crises

Clarity of priorities, clear messaging and visible leadership are paramount in any crisis. @sophiedaud.bsky.social @timdurrant.bsky.social

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The Covid Inquiry shows the importance of ministerial leadership during crises | Institute for Government
Clarity of priorities, clear messaging and visible leadership are paramount in any crisis.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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15% of local authority run primary schools were in debt in 23/24, compared to 8% in 18/19

Our analysis suggests that the rise in unfilled primary places accounts for nearly two-fifths of that increase
A line chart from the Institute for Government of local authority-maintained primary schools with negative financial reserves, 2009/10–2023/24, where financial pressures on schools have worsened in recent years. After fluctuating between 4% and 8% through most of the 2010s, the share of schools with negative financial reserves rose to 14.7% in 2023/24.
December 5, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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Central government’s takeover of SEND deficits raises the stakes for SEND reform

Amid the noise, it was easy to miss the budget’s announcement on the SEND system in England – but it was significant.

Read @amberdellar.bsky.social's latest comment www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/cent...
Central government’s takeover of SEND deficits raises the stakes for SEND reform | Institute for Government
At the budget the chancellor announced a significant change to SEND funding arrangements.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:25 AM
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I know it's barely even December, but what are you doing on 13 January? That's right, joining the @instituteforgovernment.org.uk annual conference!

Check out all the details here:

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Government 2026: IfG's annual conference | Institute for Government
Join us as we bring together influential speakers and experts to explore the key questions for government in 2026.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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New comment from me and @sophiedaud.bsky.social discussing the valuable work of minsters' private office, the need for more support AND launching our private office induction workshops

The first workshop is 18th December, more details on our website
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Behind every great minister there is a great private office | Institute for Government
The Institute for Government has launched a workshop series for private office starters.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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The government still has questions to answer on digital IDs

@hcdunlop.bsky.social considers what the government needs to do to move its plans forward www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/comment/gove...
The government still has questions to answer on digital IDs | Institute for Government
What does the government need to do to move its digital ID plans forward?
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December 4, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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1/ At the IfG, we have been following the government’s announcements on digital ID closely. Last month, we were joined by an expert panel to discuss the potential opportunities and challenges of implementing the policy.

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The government's digital ID plan: Why now and what for? | Institute for Government
An expert panel discusses what problems digital ID would solve and the challenges of implementing the policy.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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This is an interesting piece. Analysis we've done support some of the findings

First, staff absences are higher on average in trusts that serve more deprived populations, and the effect is larger for mental health absences than for other conditions
December 4, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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PODCAST 🎙️ The chair of the OBR has gone, the chancellor is being accused of misleading the public. So how did that budget go – and should the UK do budgets differently?

The IfG team are in the studio to discuss.

PLUS: Lammy's judge-only trial plans www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/podcast/insi...
Should the UK do budgets differently? | Institute for Government
As Rachel Reeves is accused of misleading the public, the IfG's experts discuss how well the UK does budgets, and Lammy's plans for judge-only trials.
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December 4, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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WEBINAR | The Trump challenge: Chaos, confusion and government communications

Join @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social and @simonbaugh.bsky.social to discuss the impact of Trump’s unpredictable approach to facts, accuracy and communication.

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December 4, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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Last few days to apply! Are you an accomplished communicator with a strong track record in sales, business development, or fundraising?

We are looking for a Partnerships Manager to join our team.

Applications close on Monday 8 December, 11:00 ⏰ www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/car...
A job advert. Partnerships Manager Join our team and help us make government more effective! Permanent position starting as soon as notice period allows. Salary: £48,000 to £52,000, depending on skills and experience Deadline: Monday 8 December, 11:00am www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/current-vacancies/partnerships-manager
December 3, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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PODCAST 🎙️Should the UK do budgets differently?

As Reeves is accused of misleading the public, @drhannahwhite.bsky.social @gemmatetlow.bsky.social @alexgathomas.bsky.social discuss how well the UK does budgets.

PLUS Lammy's judge-only trials plans
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Should the UK do budgets differently? | Institute for Government
As Rachel Reeves is accused of misleading the public, the IfG's experts discuss how well the UK does budgets, and Lammy's plans for judge-only trials.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:47 PM