With reports that Sir Chris Wormald could be stepping down as cabinet secretary, our explainer sets out more about the role, what the cabinet secretary does and how they are appointed.

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So it looks like Chris Wormald will be leaving his job as cabinet secretary

I wrote this just before he was appointed - did he achieve these tasks?

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Morgan McSweeney has resigned as Downing Street chief of staff.

But what does the chief of staff do? Our explainer tells you everything you need to know about the role www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/do...

The UK’s nuclear sector is regulated by the Office for Nuclear Regulation - but what exactly does it do?

@howesdaniel.bsky.social and @drmatthewgill.bsky.social set out its remit, powers and how it oversees 36 licensed sites across Great Britain.

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With major changes to local government underway, the 2026 local elections won’t be like a normal year.

Our explainer sets out what’s happening: where votes will take place, and why over 600 planned contests are being postponed.

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PODCAST 🎙️ Keir Starmer's Mandelson scandal

@pickardje.bsky.social joins @drhannahwhite.bsky.social @alexgathomas.bsky.social to look back at an explosive week – and discuss the vetting process and the ability to eject unfit members from the Lords
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The Intelligence and Security Committee is a committee of parliament with statutory responsibility for oversight of the UK Intelligence Community.

But what remit does it have? Who sits on it? And what controversies has it been involved in? www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/explainer/in...

Peter Mandelson is being investigated for potential “misconduct in public office” over emails he sent as a minister to Jeffrey Epstein.

Our explainer sets out what this means in UK law and why few politicians have been prosecuted over it.

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What does government need to function more effectively at the centre and support long‑term growth?

Our latest report by @gilesyb.bsky.social explores reforms, roles and coordination across Whitehall.

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How can devolution improve transport connectivity across the UK?

Our latest 'Learning from DevoLab' paper explores powers, funding and options for reform.

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EVENT | How can mayors help deliver more affordable homes?

Join us on 📆25 Feb 2026 in Manchester for the next DevoLab session, exploring the challenges and opportunities for combined authorities in boosting housing supply.

Details and registration:
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What would Kim Leadbeater’s Assisted Dying Bill change, and how would it work in practice?

Our piece sets out the key proposals, parliamentary process, and what happens next.

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