Government and public sector

Sir Merrick Cockell and David Rees explore the year ahead for local government

Bringing prosperity to deprived communities through the UK Freeports programme

Our exclusive research reveals three things regulators should be doing to better protect citizens and businesses and to encourage economic growth.

Discrimination and prejudice are still present in football. A new regulator could help address systematic issues, learning from other regulators and other industries.

We interviewed Justin Russell, HM Chief Inspector of Probation since 2019 starting their career as a social research officer in the Home Office.

During the pandemic, organisations transformed their front offices, but this transformation didn’t flow through to the back office. How can the back office catch up?

In an environment which lauds toughness, it can be difficult for footballers to speak out about their struggles with mental health. There is an increasing need for more support. It’s an important issue the new regulator for English football will need to tackle.

Implementing national road pricing will be complex and challenging. Five key principles can help national government and local authorities smooth the journey.

Thinking holistically about your learning function drives real value for your people – and your organisation

Unlocking growth through innovation, successfully generate, commercialise, and scale high potential ideas and turn them into revenue-generating opportunities.