This report from UK think tank the Institute for Welsh Affairs explores the concept of mission-driven government in the Welsh devolved context. Wales faces a systemic and wicked set of challenges. This major new IWA report seeks to inform how we can set up devolved government to tackle them, and bring about a brighter future....

This report from UK think tank Carnegie UK looks at Labour's missions and their likelihood of delivering. In this paper, Carnegie UK’s CEO Sarah Davidson argues that Labour missions will be undeliverable without a long-term commitment to cross-government working and culture change from Ministers and officials, informed by innovations in governance in Northern Ireland, Scotland...

This report from UK think tank Localis examines the critical challenges facing local authorities in the South East and advocates for targeted strategies that align with the region’s unique needs. The South East of England, often perceived as a beacon of affluence and economic success, presents a paradoxical challenge to policymakers. Beneath its reputation as...

This report from UK think tank Localis assesses the current state of local government financial governance and sustainability to ask what the case for reform might be. In English local government, the ‘golden triangle ‘of chief executive, monitoring officer and chief finance officer – who exercise their leadership responsibilities to own and champion good governance...

This report from UK think tank the Institute for Public Research looks at productivity and innovation in the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority This report investigates productivity and innovation in the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority and offers comparisons to other Mayoral Combined Authorities across England. Using new microdata about the businesses in...

This report from UK think tank Localis explores funding local government in this Parliament and beyond. The financial problems facing local government in England are well rehearsed. The deteriorating impact of shrinking budgets on public services and the state of the public realm formed an important part of the Labour Party’s platform of ‘change’ in...

This report from UK think tank the Nuffield Trust evaluates the effectiveness of social care services for individuals with dementia. This report evaluates the effectiveness of social care services for individuals with dementia, highlighting gaps in support and service provision. It offers strategic recommendations to improve care quality, accessibility, and integration with healthcare services to...

This report from UK think tank City-REDI summarises skills policy across the UK, focusing on devolution, local skills ecosystems, and the role of higher and further education in supporting skills development. This evidence review summarises skills policy across the UK, focusing on devolution, local skills ecosystems, and the role of higher and further education in...

This report from UK think tank Centre for Cities states that an economic geography approach to English devolution would be the most pragmatic. The forthcoming English Devolution White Paper will be an important milestone for economic growth and public service reform. The Government is correct to see devolution within England as a priority, and the...

This report from UK think tank the Institute for Government recommends a range of steps that government can take to make youth work more accessible and sustainable. Youth work is proven to have positive outcomes for young people in the short term – including improved mental health, educational attainment, and reduced crime and antisocial behaviour....