Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhat does the Procurement Act mean for public bodies and suppliers?
Season 1 Episode 256
The government’s approach to procurement is entering a new era. Significant reforms to the UK's post-Brexit procurement legislation, set out in the P…
1 year, 11 months ago
How can public spending do better at improving wellbeing?
Season 1 Episode 255
Spending reviews, which decide how at least half a trillion pounds of annual public spending should be allocated across different public services, ar…
2 years ago
Parliament returns: What next for British politics?
Season 1 Episode 254
The Labour government will have been in power for nearly two months by the time parliament returns on 2 September. We have already seen a King’s Spee…
2 years ago
What should the Labour government’s public service priorities be?
Season 1 Episode 253
A daunting public services to-do list awaits Keir Starmer and his newly elected Labour government. Most services are performing worse than on the eve…
2 years, 1 month ago
Labour’s public spending inheritance: What is Rachel Reeves’ plan?
Season 1 Episode 252
The chancellor has set out her audit of public spending to MPs. Revealing what she calls a multi-billion pound “black hole” in the government finance…
2 years, 1 month ago
How can the government rethink the approach to public services capital spending?
Season 1 Episode 251
Since 2010 the UK’s capital spending on prisons, hospitals and schools has been consistently lower than many other countries – leading to crumbling b…
2 years, 1 month ago
The King’s Speech: What does it reveal about Keir Starmer’s priorities for government?
Season 1 Episode 250
The King’s Speech set out Sir Keir Starmer’s legislative agenda for government and revealed his priorities for the parliamentary session. Following t…
2 years, 1 month ago
How can new ministers be supported to succeed in government?
Season 1 Episode 249
A general election brings the appointment of a whole host of new ministers, and on day one in government they begin a job like no other.
Former shadow…
2 years, 1 month ago
Keir Starmer’s plan for government: How will it work
Season 1 Episode 248
Keir Starmer used his first speech as prime minister to declare that the “work of change begins immediately”. But how will the Labour government appr…
2 years, 1 month ago
General election 2024: What happens on day one for a new government?
Season 1 Episode 247
This Friday will be day one in government for the winner of the general election. But there will be no chance for anyone to catch their breath after …
2 years, 2 months ago