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The EU, NATO and European security in a time of war

By Ian Bond; Luigi Scazzieri

This report from UK think tank the Centre for European Reform looks at a new political and

Public participation in climate budgeting

By Various Authors

This report from UK think tank the IIED looks at experiences of public participation in Bangladesh, Indonesia

A levels and university access 2022

By Erica Holt-White; Rebecca Montacute

This report from UK think tank the Sutton Trust looks at whether efforts have gone far enough

Supporting small food businesses to build resilience during crises

By Evert-jan Quak; Jodie Thorpe

This report from UK think tank the Institute for Development Studies looks at delivering affordable, nutritious food

Room to grow

By Dr Olivia Gable

This report from the Work Foundation looks at removing barriers to training for people on universal credit.

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Carillion: four years on

Date: September 20, 2022

Location: Online / Institute for Government 2 Carlton Gardens SW1Y 5AA

This event, hosted by UK think tank the Institute for Government, will assess whether the government has

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How should public appointments be reformed?

Date: September 13, 2022

Location: Online / Institute for Government 2 Carlton Gardens SW1Y 5AA

This event, hosted by UK think tank IfG, explores the purpose of the public appointments system is,

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Future leaders: building a diverse and inclusive public sector

Date: September 7, 2022

Location: Online / Institute for Government 2 Carlton Gardens SW1Y 5AA

This event, hosted by UK think tank the Institute for Government, will discuss building a diverse and inclusive

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What’s at the top of the new PM’s in-tray? IfG expert briefing

Date: September 6, 2022

Location: Online / Institute for Government 2 Carlton Gardens SW1Y 5AA

At this event, hosted by UK think tank the Institute for Government, IfG experts will explore the

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A new case for containment in Iran – moving beyond the status quo

Date: August 30, 2022

Location: Online

This event, hosted by UK think tank the Henry Jackson Society, will discuss where we are in

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