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In Power 01: Transforming Downing Street
In Power 01: Transforming Downing Street is the culmination of an in-depth investigation by FGF into the centre of government.
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OUT NOW – In Power 01: Transforming Downing Street
New FGF report urges the Prime Minister to create a dedicated ‘Downing Street’ department equipped to drive his agenda.
Full report ⬇️
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New FGF report urges the Prime Minister to create a dedicated ‘Downing Street’ department equipped to drive his agenda.
Full report ⬇️
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/in-...
Our Social Insights Panel team visited Rekindle School in Manchester to hear young people's powerful insights about their lives & the public services they navigate
Their insights will steer the Social Insights Panel’s work on how public services can better support young people
Their insights will steer the Social Insights Panel’s work on how public services can better support young people
December 18, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Our Social Insights Panel team visited Rekindle School in Manchester to hear young people's powerful insights about their lives & the public services they navigate
Their insights will steer the Social Insights Panel’s work on how public services can better support young people
Their insights will steer the Social Insights Panel’s work on how public services can better support young people
Is today’s interest rate cut evidence that an obstacle for growth is being removed?
Read a new article by Dillon Lancaster, FGF Research Associate, about the impact of inflation on economic growth
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Read a new article by Dillon Lancaster, FGF Research Associate, about the impact of inflation on economic growth
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Is today’s interest rate cut evidence that an obstacle for growth is being removed?
By Dillon Lancaster, FGF Research Associate
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December 18, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Is today’s interest rate cut evidence that an obstacle for growth is being removed?
Read a new article by Dillon Lancaster, FGF Research Associate, about the impact of inflation on economic growth
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/is-todays-...
Read a new article by Dillon Lancaster, FGF Research Associate, about the impact of inflation on economic growth
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/is-todays-...
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NEW: Read this article in Civil Service World by @danrcorry.bsky.social about why ‘Better use of the Green Book could get more investment into the regions’ 👇
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Better use of the Green Book could get more investment into the regions
Like any methodology, the Green Book has flaws and its review is welcome, but the real issue is the way it's used
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December 17, 2025 at 2:04 PM
NEW: Read this article in Civil Service World by @danrcorry.bsky.social about why ‘Better use of the Green Book could get more investment into the regions’ 👇
www.civilserviceworld.com/news/article...
www.civilserviceworld.com/news/article...
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Watch @danrcorry.bsky.social explain why changes to the Treasury's #GreenBook will ensure more public investment outside of the South East 📹👀
December 17, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Watch @danrcorry.bsky.social explain why changes to the Treasury's #GreenBook will ensure more public investment outside of the South East 📹👀
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A new FGF report by our Chief Economist, @danrcorry.bsky.social has called on government to change the way that its Green Book is used if it wants to increase public investment in areas outside of the South East
Read it here 🔽🔽🔽
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/cha...
Read it here 🔽🔽🔽
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/cha...
The Green Book and getting more investment into the regions - Future Governance Forum
A new report by The Future Governance Forum, ‘The Green Book and getting more investment into the regions’, has called on the Government to change the way that its Green Book is used if it wants to in...
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December 17, 2025 at 8:30 AM
A new FGF report by our Chief Economist, @danrcorry.bsky.social has called on government to change the way that its Green Book is used if it wants to increase public investment in areas outside of the South East
Read it here 🔽🔽🔽
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/cha...
Read it here 🔽🔽🔽
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/cha...
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Do you have:
▶️Excellent research + analysis skills?
▶️Excellent verbal + written comms skills?
▶️A strong understanding of public policy + political trends?
@futuregovforum.bsky.social are looking for a new Researcher and want to hear from you!
👉Apply here: bit.ly/3YrVb6e
▶️Excellent research + analysis skills?
▶️Excellent verbal + written comms skills?
▶️A strong understanding of public policy + political trends?
@futuregovforum.bsky.social are looking for a new Researcher and want to hear from you!
👉Apply here: bit.ly/3YrVb6e
December 16, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Do you have:
▶️Excellent research + analysis skills?
▶️Excellent verbal + written comms skills?
▶️A strong understanding of public policy + political trends?
@futuregovforum.bsky.social are looking for a new Researcher and want to hear from you!
👉Apply here: bit.ly/3YrVb6e
▶️Excellent research + analysis skills?
▶️Excellent verbal + written comms skills?
▶️A strong understanding of public policy + political trends?
@futuregovforum.bsky.social are looking for a new Researcher and want to hear from you!
👉Apply here: bit.ly/3YrVb6e
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Join our team as:
* Researcher - who will conduct research & analysis in support of projects & workstreams at FGF
* Communications Coordinator - who will devise & deliver communication campaigns to raise the profile, reputation and reach of FGF
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December 15, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Join our team as:
* Researcher - who will conduct research & analysis in support of projects & workstreams at FGF
* Communications Coordinator - who will devise & deliver communication campaigns to raise the profile, reputation and reach of FGF
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* Researcher - who will conduct research & analysis in support of projects & workstreams at FGF
* Communications Coordinator - who will devise & deliver communication campaigns to raise the profile, reputation and reach of FGF
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Join our team as:
* Researcher - who will conduct research & analysis in support of projects & workstreams at FGF
* Communications Coordinator - who will devise & deliver communication campaigns to raise the profile, reputation and reach of FGF
More 🔽🔽🔽
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/vacancies/
* Researcher - who will conduct research & analysis in support of projects & workstreams at FGF
* Communications Coordinator - who will devise & deliver communication campaigns to raise the profile, reputation and reach of FGF
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www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/vacancies/
December 15, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Join our team as:
* Researcher - who will conduct research & analysis in support of projects & workstreams at FGF
* Communications Coordinator - who will devise & deliver communication campaigns to raise the profile, reputation and reach of FGF
More 🔽🔽🔽
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/vacancies/
* Researcher - who will conduct research & analysis in support of projects & workstreams at FGF
* Communications Coordinator - who will devise & deliver communication campaigns to raise the profile, reputation and reach of FGF
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If you’re interested in ‘the quiet work that makes public service reform possible’, read this article by Annabel Smith, Director of @growthandreform.bsky.social on the important discussions that took place at December’s Britain Renewed 2025 conference
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futuregovforum.substack.com/p/the-quiet-...
The Quiet Work That Makes Public Service Reform Possible
Written by Annabel Smith, Director, Growth and Reform Network
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December 15, 2025 at 10:18 AM
If you’re interested in ‘the quiet work that makes public service reform possible’, read this article by Annabel Smith, Director of @growthandreform.bsky.social on the important discussions that took place at December’s Britain Renewed 2025 conference
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/the-quiet-...
futuregovforum.substack.com/p/the-quiet-...
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📄Today, the GRN published a new report for @local.gov.uk in partnership with @futuregovforum.bsky.social on the role of councils enabling inclusive economic growth.
Read the full report: growthandreform.org/resource-hub...
Read the full report: growthandreform.org/resource-hub...
A Force for growth: Spotlighting the role of councils in enabling…
A Force for growth: Spotlighting the role of councils in enabling inclusive economic growth
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December 10, 2025 at 4:45 PM
📄Today, the GRN published a new report for @local.gov.uk in partnership with @futuregovforum.bsky.social on the role of councils enabling inclusive economic growth.
Read the full report: growthandreform.org/resource-hub...
Read the full report: growthandreform.org/resource-hub...
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New job alert! @futuregovforum.bsky.social are looking for someone with experience devising + delivering effective comms campaigns, with a sound understanding of how to promote research to join their growing team.
Sound like you?
Apply here: bit.ly/3Ko4alJ
Sound like you?
Apply here: bit.ly/3Ko4alJ
December 10, 2025 at 11:59 AM
New job alert! @futuregovforum.bsky.social are looking for someone with experience devising + delivering effective comms campaigns, with a sound understanding of how to promote research to join their growing team.
Sound like you?
Apply here: bit.ly/3Ko4alJ
Sound like you?
Apply here: bit.ly/3Ko4alJ
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Today the LGA have published a brilliant report, produced by the Growth and Reform Network (a partnership between FGF and Metro Dynamics), about the vital work #councils do enabling inclusive economic #growth
www.local.gov.uk/publications...
www.local.gov.uk/publications...
December 10, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Today the LGA have published a brilliant report, produced by the Growth and Reform Network (a partnership between FGF and Metro Dynamics), about the vital work #councils do enabling inclusive economic #growth
www.local.gov.uk/publications...
www.local.gov.uk/publications...
Today the LGA have published a brilliant report, produced by the Growth and Reform Network (a partnership between FGF and Metro Dynamics), about the vital work #councils do enabling inclusive economic #growth
www.local.gov.uk/publications...
www.local.gov.uk/publications...
December 10, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Today the LGA have published a brilliant report, produced by the Growth and Reform Network (a partnership between FGF and Metro Dynamics), about the vital work #councils do enabling inclusive economic #growth
www.local.gov.uk/publications...
www.local.gov.uk/publications...
Over the last fortnight we’ve been delighted to see the government embrace core FGF ideas.
These reforms push forward our mission to reform the state so it can renew the nation.
A snapshot of 5️⃣ recent FGF wins 👇
These reforms push forward our mission to reform the state so it can renew the nation.
A snapshot of 5️⃣ recent FGF wins 👇
December 9, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Over the last fortnight we’ve been delighted to see the government embrace core FGF ideas.
These reforms push forward our mission to reform the state so it can renew the nation.
A snapshot of 5️⃣ recent FGF wins 👇
These reforms push forward our mission to reform the state so it can renew the nation.
A snapshot of 5️⃣ recent FGF wins 👇
We are looking for a new COMMUNICATIONS CO-ORDINATOR and a new RESEARCHER
If you'd like to join the FGF team as we crank up our work on reforming and rebuilding the state, have a look below and drop us a line
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/vacancies/
If you'd like to join the FGF team as we crank up our work on reforming and rebuilding the state, have a look below and drop us a line
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/vacancies/
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December 9, 2025 at 9:54 AM
We are looking for a new COMMUNICATIONS CO-ORDINATOR and a new RESEARCHER
If you'd like to join the FGF team as we crank up our work on reforming and rebuilding the state, have a look below and drop us a line
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/vacancies/
If you'd like to join the FGF team as we crank up our work on reforming and rebuilding the state, have a look below and drop us a line
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/vacancies/
The appetite for change at yesterday's Britain Renewed 2025 event was palpable.
Thank you to our speakers, particularly @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social, our partners & everyone who joined us.
We hope you left with new ideas and connections, and we’re looking forward to building on that momentum in 2026.
Thank you to our speakers, particularly @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social, our partners & everyone who joined us.
We hope you left with new ideas and connections, and we’re looking forward to building on that momentum in 2026.
December 3, 2025 at 1:56 PM
The appetite for change at yesterday's Britain Renewed 2025 event was palpable.
Thank you to our speakers, particularly @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social, our partners & everyone who joined us.
We hope you left with new ideas and connections, and we’re looking forward to building on that momentum in 2026.
Thank you to our speakers, particularly @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social, our partners & everyone who joined us.
We hope you left with new ideas and connections, and we’re looking forward to building on that momentum in 2026.
“Place must be how we design every major policy programme.
"It's people on the frontline who know what an area needs best, not us in Whitehall."
🗣️ @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social at FGF and @uclpolicylab.bsky.social's Britain Renewed conference yesterday
www.civilserviceworld.com/professions/...
"It's people on the frontline who know what an area needs best, not us in Whitehall."
🗣️ @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social at FGF and @uclpolicylab.bsky.social's Britain Renewed conference yesterday
www.civilserviceworld.com/professions/...
Government must disrupt status quo, says Cabinet Office minister
Josh Simons says government reforms must be “brash” and “blatant”
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December 3, 2025 at 12:39 PM
“Place must be how we design every major policy programme.
"It's people on the frontline who know what an area needs best, not us in Whitehall."
🗣️ @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social at FGF and @uclpolicylab.bsky.social's Britain Renewed conference yesterday
www.civilserviceworld.com/professions/...
"It's people on the frontline who know what an area needs best, not us in Whitehall."
🗣️ @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social at FGF and @uclpolicylab.bsky.social's Britain Renewed conference yesterday
www.civilserviceworld.com/professions/...
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“Place is where trust is built or broken. So, place must be our orienting principle.”
It was a pleasure to welcome @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social to Britain Renewed 2026 with @futuregovforum.bsky.social to discuss how we can drive a new era in public service reform.
It was a pleasure to welcome @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social to Britain Renewed 2026 with @futuregovforum.bsky.social to discuss how we can drive a new era in public service reform.
December 3, 2025 at 11:28 AM
“Place is where trust is built or broken. So, place must be our orienting principle.”
It was a pleasure to welcome @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social to Britain Renewed 2026 with @futuregovforum.bsky.social to discuss how we can drive a new era in public service reform.
It was a pleasure to welcome @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social to Britain Renewed 2026 with @futuregovforum.bsky.social to discuss how we can drive a new era in public service reform.
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Today's Britain Renewed 2025 conference has public service reform leaders from across the UK inc:
@joshsimonsmp.bsky.social
@drhannahwhite.bsky.social
@pollyneate.bsky.social
@kirstymcneill.bsky.social
@pollymackenzie.bsky.social
@evefrancisholt.bsky.social
@jamestplunkett.bsky.social
@joshsimonsmp.bsky.social
@drhannahwhite.bsky.social
@pollyneate.bsky.social
@kirstymcneill.bsky.social
@pollymackenzie.bsky.social
@evefrancisholt.bsky.social
@jamestplunkett.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Today's Britain Renewed 2025 conference has public service reform leaders from across the UK inc:
@joshsimonsmp.bsky.social
@drhannahwhite.bsky.social
@pollyneate.bsky.social
@kirstymcneill.bsky.social
@pollymackenzie.bsky.social
@evefrancisholt.bsky.social
@jamestplunkett.bsky.social
@joshsimonsmp.bsky.social
@drhannahwhite.bsky.social
@pollyneate.bsky.social
@kirstymcneill.bsky.social
@pollymackenzie.bsky.social
@evefrancisholt.bsky.social
@jamestplunkett.bsky.social
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Great opening speech by @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social at the @futuregovforum.bsky.social & @uclpolicylab.bsky.social 'Britain Renewed 2025' conference today.
Spoke of the need for radical disruption and to root public services in place, to put relationships at their heart and build a responsive state.
Spoke of the need for radical disruption and to root public services in place, to put relationships at their heart and build a responsive state.
December 2, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Great opening speech by @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social at the @futuregovforum.bsky.social & @uclpolicylab.bsky.social 'Britain Renewed 2025' conference today.
Spoke of the need for radical disruption and to root public services in place, to put relationships at their heart and build a responsive state.
Spoke of the need for radical disruption and to root public services in place, to put relationships at their heart and build a responsive state.
Watch Cabinet Office minister @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social explain why today's FGF & @uclpolicylab.bsky.social 'Britain Renewed 2025' conference will discuss how we do state and public service reform differently
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/event/britai...
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/event/britai...
December 2, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Watch Cabinet Office minister @joshsimonsmp.bsky.social explain why today's FGF & @uclpolicylab.bsky.social 'Britain Renewed 2025' conference will discuss how we do state and public service reform differently
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/event/britai...
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/event/britai...
A new story for public service reform is emerging in pockets across sectors, communities & places.
But to deliver lasting change, we need a movement not lone outriders.
Read the latest in our public service reform series w/ @uclpolicylab.bsky.social ⬇️
✍️ Evie John
open.substack.com/pub/futurego...
But to deliver lasting change, we need a movement not lone outriders.
Read the latest in our public service reform series w/ @uclpolicylab.bsky.social ⬇️
✍️ Evie John
open.substack.com/pub/futurego...
Public Service Reform – a public sector endeavour or a movement for all?
Written by Evie John, Managing Director, Inner Circle Consulting
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December 1, 2025 at 9:15 AM
A new story for public service reform is emerging in pockets across sectors, communities & places.
But to deliver lasting change, we need a movement not lone outriders.
Read the latest in our public service reform series w/ @uclpolicylab.bsky.social ⬇️
✍️ Evie John
open.substack.com/pub/futurego...
But to deliver lasting change, we need a movement not lone outriders.
Read the latest in our public service reform series w/ @uclpolicylab.bsky.social ⬇️
✍️ Evie John
open.substack.com/pub/futurego...
Doing things to people not with them is how you lose their trust.
Restoring pride in place isn’t just new parks or better services – it’s about strengthening relationships between citizens, public servants and the state.
New guest blog by @danhonig.bsky.social ✍️
open.substack.com/pub/futurego...
Restoring pride in place isn’t just new parks or better services – it’s about strengthening relationships between citizens, public servants and the state.
New guest blog by @danhonig.bsky.social ✍️
open.substack.com/pub/futurego...
Voters are asking for agency and respect. It’s crucial politics builds relationships, not just delivery channels, in response.
Written by Dan Honig, Associate Professor, Georgetown McCourt School of Public Policy and Associate Professor of Public Policy, UCL
open.substack.com
November 28, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Doing things to people not with them is how you lose their trust.
Restoring pride in place isn’t just new parks or better services – it’s about strengthening relationships between citizens, public servants and the state.
New guest blog by @danhonig.bsky.social ✍️
open.substack.com/pub/futurego...
Restoring pride in place isn’t just new parks or better services – it’s about strengthening relationships between citizens, public servants and the state.
New guest blog by @danhonig.bsky.social ✍️
open.substack.com/pub/futurego...
What should local government take from this week’s Budget?
Chief Economist @danrcorry.bsky.social's new MJ piece breaks down what it all means for local finances, services and place-based reform ⬇️
www.themj.co.uk/budget-putti...
Chief Economist @danrcorry.bsky.social's new MJ piece breaks down what it all means for local finances, services and place-based reform ⬇️
www.themj.co.uk/budget-putti...
Budget: Putting stability in the spotlight
This week local government held its collective breath as Rachel Reeves stood up at the dispatch box to reveal her Budget. It would have been daft to expect too much...
www.themj.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 12:12 PM
What should local government take from this week’s Budget?
Chief Economist @danrcorry.bsky.social's new MJ piece breaks down what it all means for local finances, services and place-based reform ⬇️
www.themj.co.uk/budget-putti...
Chief Economist @danrcorry.bsky.social's new MJ piece breaks down what it all means for local finances, services and place-based reform ⬇️
www.themj.co.uk/budget-putti...
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Read @futuregovforum.bsky.social Chief Economist @danrcorry.bsky.social on the Budget:
The Chancellor opted not to go for The Big One when raising revenue. Will a combo of smaller tax rises - and, crucially, an articulation of what they are *for* - pay off?
www.publicfinance.co.uk/opinion/2025...
The Chancellor opted not to go for The Big One when raising revenue. Will a combo of smaller tax rises - and, crucially, an articulation of what they are *for* - pay off?
www.publicfinance.co.uk/opinion/2025...
Reeves ‘halfway house’ Budget strives for stability | Public Finance
Rachel Reeves has not been dealt the greatest hand for a Chancellor. The inheritance was grim, the world economy is trying to cope with the Trump approach to economics, and wars and populism bestride ...
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November 26, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Read @futuregovforum.bsky.social Chief Economist @danrcorry.bsky.social on the Budget:
The Chancellor opted not to go for The Big One when raising revenue. Will a combo of smaller tax rises - and, crucially, an articulation of what they are *for* - pay off?
www.publicfinance.co.uk/opinion/2025...
The Chancellor opted not to go for The Big One when raising revenue. Will a combo of smaller tax rises - and, crucially, an articulation of what they are *for* - pay off?
www.publicfinance.co.uk/opinion/2025...