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The leading think tank working to make UK government more effective. Stay up to date with all of our commentary, analysis and events by visiting our website and subscribing to our newsletter.

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The second webinar in our three-part series focusing on the findings of Whitehall Monitor 2026. The webinar featured: Heloise Dunlop, Researcher at the Institute for Government and co-author of Whitehall Monitor 2026 Becky Noble, Public Services AI L... more

Our first webinar in a three-part series focused on the findings of Whitehall Monitor 2026. The first Whitehall Monitor webinar – kicking off a three-part series exploring the IfG’s annual flagship report on the civil service – looked at the context ... more

As war in the Middle East disrupts energy markets across the world, what are the implications for households and businesses in the UK and how should government respond to the price shock? This IfG webinar explored Rachel Reeves’s options for supporti... more

With just a few weeks remaining before May’s Scottish parliament election, Malcolm Offord, Leader of Reform UK in Scotland, joined us to discuss the state of devolution, Scotland’s economy and public services, and the future of Scotland. With Reform ... more

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Jack Worlidge
Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government, co-author of Whitehall Monitor 2026
Institute for Government
Episode: A state rewired? Civil service digital transformation, data, and artificial intelligence
Becky Noble
Public Services AI Lead at PA Consulting
PA Consulting
Episode: A state rewired? Civil service digital transformation, data, and artificial intelligence
Heloise Dunlop
IfG researcher and co-author of Whitehall Monitor 2026
Institute for Government
Episode: A state rewired? Civil service size, shape, and turnover
Liz Tolcher
Skills and Workforce Transformation Expert
PA Consulting
Episode: A state rewired? Civil service size, shape, and turnover
Nick Butler
Former head of strategy for BP; former senior policy advisor in Number 10
BP, Number 10 (Gordon Brown)
Episode: Can Rachel Reeves protect both households and the public finances from the energy price shock?
Emma Pinchbeck
Former chief executive of Energy UK; now Climate Change Committee leader
Climate Change Committee
Episode: Can Rachel Reeves protect both households and the public finances from the energy price shock?
Andrew Sissons
Director of the Sustainable Future Mission at Nesta
Nesta
Episode: Can Rachel Reeves protect both households and the public finances from the energy price shock?
Dan Haile
Senior economist at the Institute for Government
Institute for Government
Episode: Can Rachel Reeves protect both households and the public finances from the energy price shock?
Malcolm Offord
Leader of Reform UK in Scotland, Lord Offord of Garvile
Reform UK Scotland
Episode: In conversation with Malcolm Offord, Lord Offord of Garvel, Leader of Reform UK Scotland

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Akash Paun
Programme Director for Devolution; Host of Institute for Government events

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 154 ratings
  • Great content...

    Great content (thank you), but please do some work on sound quality. The main speakers are often not quite loud or clear enough & distracted by background noise.

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    Girliefish
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Microphones badly positioned

    Coughing from the Chair was very loud and disruptive. Sound levels were noticeably different between different speakers.

    Content was interesting though a bit anodyne. Questions from the audience did not produce much additional enlightenment.

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    TJ Horsham
    United Kingdom6 years ago
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    Why does it never work?

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    Podcastfanboy91
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • Too quiet

    The content is great but this podcast would be so much better if I could listen to it while commuting. Unfortunately the voices are just too quiet even on full volume. Please increase the sound levels.

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Overall appreciation for strong policy content, with some recurring feedback about inconsistent sound levels and occasional background noise.
Downloads and access have been challenging for some, though the material and topics remain of interest to policy-minded audiences.
Listeners note that episodes are informative and feature credible guest lineups, but production quality issues (sound balance) can distract from the discussion.

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A state rewired? Civil service size, shape, and turnover
Q: What are the biggest structural changes needed in the civil service to reflect the changing nature of work?
A combination of tighter, more strategic workforce planning, a shift to skills-based recruitment and development, better alignment between HR and business leadership, and a move away from rigid structures toward more dynamic, profession-led pathways.
A state rewired? Civil service digital transformation, data, and artificial intelligence
Q: How do we move beyond small pilots and scale successful digital and AI initiatives across government?
Strong leadership that provides clear ownership, aligns teams, and commits to implementing at scale; prioritizing cross-functional collaboration; and building the capabilities and governance needed to sustain change beyond pilots.
Can Rachel Reeves protect both households and the public finances from the energy price shock?
Q: What should the government say next week to reassure the public and businesses?
Publish a plan outlining how efficiency and electrification will be pursued, ensure targeted support for those most in need, and emphasize data-driven, targeted mechanisms.
Can Rachel Reeves protect both households and the public finances from the energy price shock?
Q: How realistic is a rapid ramp-up of supply from the North Sea in the near term?
Not a complete solution in the short term, but reopening licensing could improve secure supply for the years ahead, even if it won't solve the immediate crisis.
IfG DevoLab #4: How can mayors increase the supply of affordable homes?
Q: What are the challenges around land assembly, valuation, and the role of land value capture in financing new housing?
Experts discuss using value capture and development tools, acknowledging that infrastructure and long-term regeneration require innovative financing beyond traditional allocations, and that mechanisms like growth zones and investment zones could help retain economic value for reinvestment in housing.

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What is Institute for Government about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The program consistently centers on UK government performance, devolution, regional governance, and public policy delivery. Episodes frequently feature multi-author panels and guest experts discussing how to make government work more effectively, with recurring emphasis on housing policy, local government reform, NHS structure, and Wales and broader devolution debates. A notable strength is the mix of practitioner voices from regional authorities, housing agencies, and national policymakers, often paired with analytical perspectives from think-tank colleagues. This format provides practical case studies, policy proposals, and governance insights that are useful for listeners involved in public sector strategy, policy advocacy, or government... more

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