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One week on from becoming prime minister, Andy Burnham has now appointed his cabinet, reshuffled ministers, launched a series of machinery of government changes, and set out a range of immediate policy decisions. So what have these early choices revealed about the way Burnham wants to govern? How will his restructured No10 make a difference to the way Burnham leads? What does his reshuffled cabinet reveal about the PM's priorities? And how will the new prime minister set about delivering a "new political model and a new economic model" for the UK? An expert IfG panel assessed Burnham's early decisions, his key appointments, and the way he is approaching the job of prime minister. Hannah White hosts. With Stuart Hoddinott, Tom Pope and Jill Rutter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vor knapp einem Jahr, am 1. September 2025, hat das Informationsfreiheitsgesetz das Amtsgeheimnis in Österreich abgelöst – Zeit für eine erste Bilanz. Maximilian Werner, Innenpolitik-Redakteur beim "Standard" und einer der fleißigsten Anwender des neuen Gesetzes, erzählt im Gespräch mit Georg Renner, was das IFG in der Praxis taugt: Warum er vor Gericht das Recht auf Einsicht in den Kalender von Bundeskanzler Stocker erstritten hat (das Kanzleramt hat Revision erhoben), was der Tiergarten Schönbrunn über seinen Panda-Vertrag mit China verschweigen will und wieso die Vorarlberger Landesregierung ihr Abstimmungsverhalten zur Messenger-Überwachung geheim hält. Werner erklärt, wie eine IFG-Anfrage funktioniert, welche Ausnahmegründe die Behörden gerne strapazieren – Stichwort "Vorbereitung einer Entscheidung" – und warum die kurzen Fristen für Journalistinnen und Journalisten der eigentliche Fortschritt sind. Außerdem: Wie das Grundrecht auf Information und das Veto der Länder Österreich vor einem Rückbau der Transparenz schützen, wie er gerade in Deutschland diskutiert wird. Link zu unserem aktuellen Werbepartner "DIe Presse":http://diepresse.com/ganzoffengesagtCode: ganzoffengesagtWir würden uns sehr freuen, wenn Du "Ganz offen gesagt" auf einem der folgenden Wege unterstützt:Werde Unterstützer:in auf SteadyKaufe ein Premium-Abo auf AppleKaufe Artikel in unserem FanshopSchalte Werbung in unserem PodcastFeedback bitte an redaktion@ganzoffengesagt.atTranskripte und Fotos zu den Folgen findest Du auf podcastradio.at

Das Bundesinnenministerium plant Einschränkungen beim Informationsfreiheitsgesetz. "Wissenschaftsstellen, Organisationen, Journalist:innen dürfen dann das IFG nicht mehr nutzen", sagt Léa Briand Gau, Geschäftsführerin von abgeordnetenwatch.de. Von WDR 5.

Andy Burnham finally takes over No.10 with promises to focus on the cost of living and to make politics better. Can he succeed? Is he the ruthless leader portended by his clearout of Starmerites, or someone more conciliatory? And how will unexpected new Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband and surprise Chancellor John Healey work out alongside Shabana Mahmood, who's staying at the Home Office? Plus, Burnham takes the IfG's advice by finally creating a new Office for the Prime Minister and Cabinet. How will that work out?  IfG associate director Hannah Keenan and our devolution expert Akash Paun join special guest Joshi Herrmann of independent news site the Manchester Mill join Alex Thomas to look at Burnham: Week One.  Presented by Alex Thomas. Produced by Jade Bailey for Podmasters.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seit 2006 gilt in Deutschland ein damals für revolutionär gehaltenes Prinzip: Jeder Mensch darf beim Staat Informationen anfordern, ohne dafür einen bestimmten Grund nennen zu müssen. Das Informationsfreiheitsgesetz (IFG) drehte die alte Logik des Amtsgeheimnisses um. Nun plant die schwarz-rote Koalition, dieses Recht drastisch einzuschränken. In Episode 164 des c't-Datenschutz-Podcasts diskutieren Holger und Joerg mit einem der prominentesten Kämpfer für Transparenz, was die Pläne bedeuten würden. Zu Gast ist Arne Semsrott, Projektleiter der Plattform "FragDenStaat" bei der Open Knowledge Foundation. Über das Portal wurden in 15 Jahren mehr als 330.000 Anfragen an Behörden gestellt und die Antworten unter Wahrung des Datenschutzes veröffentlicht. Skandale wie die Maskenaffäre von Jens Spahn oder Ungerimtheiten rund um die Plagiatsaffäre von Franziska Giffey kamen erst durch solche Anfragen ans Licht. Arne erinnert daran, dass das erste Informationsfreiheitsgesetz der Welt bereits 1766 in Schweden entstand und heute weltweit fast alle Staaten ein solches Recht kennen - in Europa fehlt es nur in Belarus. Genau dieses Recht steht nun zur Disposition. Die Koalition will den Kreis der Anspruchsberechtigten stark einschränken: Nur noch natürliche Personen mit einem "berechtigten Interesse" sollen Anfragen stellen dürfen, beschränkt auf in Deutschland lebende Deutsche und Unionsbürger. Damit fielen Organisationen wie FragDenStaat oder Verlage heraus. Auch Journalisten wären betroffen, wenn sie auf andere Auskunftsansprüche verwiesen werden. Arne, Holger und Joerg zeigen im Gespräch auf, dass das voraussetzungslose Recht auf Information damit ausgehöhlt würde. Wer sein Interesse offenlegen müsste, gefährdete als Journalist bereits seine Recherche. Hinzu kommen weitere geplante Einschränkungen: mehr Ausnahmetatbestände etwa mit Verweis auf Sicherheit und kritische Infrastruktur, das Schwärzen sämtlicher Mitarbeiternamen und die Abschaffung des Gebührendeckels von derzeit 500 Euro. Arne betont, dass für die vorgebrachten Begründungen jeder Beleg fehlt: Weder gebe es dokumentierte Fälle bedrohter Beamter noch Missbrauch durch ausländische Anfragen. Er vermutet, dass sich die Verantwortlichen schlicht eines lästigen Kontrollinstruments entledigen wollen. Als besonders brisant nennt er interne Pläne des Innenministeriums, der beziehungsweise bald dem Bundesdatenschutzbeauftragten die Zuständigkeit für Informationsfreiheit ganz zu entziehen. Trotz der ernüchternden Analyse endet die Episode kämpferisch. Holger und Joerg legen offen, dass sie eine Petition gegen die De-Facto-Beschneidung des IFG unterzeichnet haben. Diese Petition gegen die Pläne hat bereits rund 600.000 Unterschriften gesammelt und sorgt vor allem innerhalb der SPD für Unruhe. Arne ruft dazu auf, Abgeordnete freundlich, aber bestimmt anzusprechen, und sieht durchaus Chancen, das Vorhaben zu stoppen. Sein Fazit: Hier drohe ein Frontalangriff auf die Bürgerrechte. Und das gerade in Zeiten, in denen autoritäre Kräfte erstarken.

Leute, heute wirds düster: Kurz vor der Sommerpause hat die Bundesregierung einen heftigen Angriff auf die Pressefreiheit gestartet! Es geht ums Informationsfreiheitsgesetz, kurz IFG. Das ist ein Gesetz, über das Presse, NGOs aber auch jeder einzelne Bürger Einsicht in Dokumente der Regierung bekommen kann.Durch das IFG sind in den vergangenen Jahren krasse Skandale ans Licht gekommen, zum Beispiel zu den Maskendeals von Jens Spahn.Jetzt will die Bundesregierung das Gesetz massiv zurechtstutzen – offiziell unter dem Banner von Bürokratieabbau und Sicherheit.Warum die Kontrolle der Regierungsarbeit stark eingeschränkt wird, wenn die Pläne durchgehen, bespricht Jan Schipmann mit Arne Semsrott (Frag den Staat). Spoiler Alert: Was da geplant wird, ist heftig!

This event was part of the IfG's half-day conference, Regulation in a changing world: How to meet the needs of the future? Welcome Opening remarks from Dr Hannah White OBE, Director and CEO of the Institute for Government. The minister delivered a keynote speech, and was then in conversation with Jill Rutter, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government and David Henderson, Chief Executive Officer of Water UK.

This event was part of the IfG's half-day conference, Regulation in a changing world: How to meet the needs of the future? An expert panel explored the purpose of regulation, and particularly its relationship to government policy. How can strategic direction from government, regulatory independence and consistency across sectors be balanced in a period of rapid change? Caleb Deeks, Director General for Competition, Markets and Regulatory Reform at the Department for Business and Trade Lord Michael Gove, Editor of The Spectator and former Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (2017–19) Dame Clare Moriarty DCB, Chief Executive at Citizens' Advice Natalie Prosser, Chief Executive Officer at the Office for Environmental Protection This session was chaired by Dr Matthew Gill, Programme Director at the Institute for Government.

This event was part of the IfG's half-day conference, Regulation in a changing world: How to meet the needs of the future? Panellists discussed how the design of a regulatory system can best build investor confidence and encourage good long-term outcomes. Rt Hon George Eustice, former Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (2020–22) Mark McAllister, Chair of Ofgem Stefanie Voelz, Senior Credit Officer at Moody's This session was chaired by Giles Wilkes, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government.

This event was part of the IfG's half-day conference, Regulation in a changing world: How to meet the needs of the future? Panellists discussed how the design of a regulatory system can best build investor confidence and encourage good long-term outcomes. Rt Hon George Eustice, former Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (2020–22) Mark McAllister, Chair of Ofgem Stefanie Voelz, Senior Credit Officer at Moody's This session was chaired by Giles Wilkes, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This event was part of the IfG's half-day conference, Regulation in a changing world: How to meet the needs of the future? Welcome Opening remarks from Dr Hannah White OBE, Director and CEO of the Institute for Government. The minister delivered a keynote speech, and was then in conversation with Jill Rutter, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government and David Henderson, Chief Executive Officer of Water UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This event was part of the IfG's half-day conference, Regulation in a changing world: How to meet the needs of the future? An expert panel explored the purpose of regulation, and particularly its relationship to government policy. How can strategic direction from government, regulatory independence and consistency across sectors be balanced in a period of rapid change? Caleb Deeks, Director General for Competition, Markets and Regulatory Reform at the Department for Business and Trade Lord Michael Gove, Editor of The Spectator and former Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (2017–19) Dame Clare Moriarty DCB, Chief Executive at Citizens' Advice Natalie Prosser, Chief Executive Officer at the Office for Environmental Protection This session was chaired by Dr Matthew Gill, Programme Director at the Institute for Government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The IfG was pleased to welcome Sir Ed Davey MP, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, to set out his priorities for political and constitutional reform. In March, Ed Davey set out proposals for a “new Magna Carta” – a written constitution to safeguard fundamental British rights and freedoms. He expanded on those plans and talk about how the Liberal Democrats are continuing their campaign to secure proportional representation in the age of multi-party politics. And with Andy Burnham's announcement of Number 10 North pushing devolution up the political agenda, Davey set out his approach to empowering councils and communities. Sir Ed Davey was in conversation with Dr Hannah White, CEO of the Institute for Government, and took part in an audience Q&A.

The IfG was pleased to welcome Sir Ed Davey MP, Leader of the Liberal Democrats, to set out his priorities for political and constitutional reform. In March, Ed Davey set out proposals for a “new Magna Carta” – a written constitution to safeguard fundamental British rights and freedoms. He expanded on those plans and talk about how the Liberal Democrats are continuing their campaign to secure proportional representation in the age of multi-party politics. And with Andy Burnham's announcement of Number 10 North pushing devolution up the political agenda, Davey set out his approach to empowering councils and communities. Sir Ed Davey was in conversation with Dr Hannah White, CEO of the Institute for Government, and took part in an audience Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohne das Informationsfreiheitsgesetz hätten Journalisten und Transparenzplattformen wohl nie die Maskendeals während der Corona-Pandemie aufdecken können. Auch der Skandal um die Einführung der Autobahnmaut kam dank des Informationsfreiheitsgesetzes ans Licht. Seit 20 Jahren ermöglicht es die Einsicht in die Akten der Behörden. Bisher ist jeder berechtigt, einen Antrag zu stellen. Nun will die Bundesregierung diesen Vorgang erschweren. Nur noch “natürliche Personen” sollen antragsberechtigt sein und künftig soll man begründen müssen, warum man welche Akten einsehen will. Außerdem sollen die Kosten nicht mehr gedeckelt werden. Als Grund nennt die Regierung die aktuelle Bedrohungslage. Die Opposition und Journalistenverbände kritisieren die geplanten Änderungen. Sie befürchten die Abschaffung der Informationsfreiheit. Ein breites Bündnis aus mehr als 100 Organisationen fordert in einem offenen Brief: “Hände weg vom IFG!” Darüber diskutieren wir mit dem Journalisten Jost Müller-Neuhof vom Tagesspiegel, mit Arne Semsrott von FragDenStaat und mit dem Rechtswissenschaftler Maximilian Pichl. Isabel Reifenrath moderiert. Podcast-Tipp: MDR Aktuell Das Interview Transparency International Deutschland kritisiert die Änderungen am Informationsfreiheitsgesetz. Was die Geschäftsführerin Christin Lüttich dazu sagt, hören Sie in diesem Podcast. https://www.ardsounds.de/episode/urn:ard:episode:667b41fd57c4e6bd/

Following the May 2026 local and devolved UK elections, Reform UK is running over 20 local authorities, has two regional mayors, and is the second-largest party in the Welsh parliament. But how would a Reform UK government in Westminster approach complex challenges like rewiring the state, boosting public service productivity, and growing the British economy? On 7 July, the IfG welcomed Richard Tice MP, Reform UK's Deputy Leader and the party's business, trade and energy spokesman, to discuss Reform UK's vision for government. What has the party learned from its experiences in local government across England? How would it approach relations between Westminster and devolved governments? And what policies would Reform UK prioritise if it wins the next general election – and what possible trade-offs would it face in government? Richard Tice was in conversation with Dr Hannah White, CEO of the Institute for Government.

Following the May 2026 local and devolved UK elections, Reform UK is running over 20 local authorities, has two regional mayors, and is the second-largest party in the Welsh parliament. But how would a Reform UK government in Westminster approach complex challenges like rewiring the state, boosting public service productivity, and growing the British economy? On 7 July, the IfG welcomed Richard Tice MP, Reform UK's Deputy Leader and the party's business, trade and energy spokesman, to discuss Reform UK's vision for government. What has the party learned from its experiences in local government across England? How would it approach relations between Westminster and devolved governments? And what policies would Reform UK prioritise if it wins the next general election – and what possible trade-offs would it face in government? Richard Tice was in conversation with Dr Hannah White, CEO of the Institute for Government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Das Reformpaket der Bundesregierung beinhaltet auch eine Änderung des Informationsfreiheitsgesetzes. Dieses Recht auf Auskunft würde praktisch abgeschafft, sagt Arne Semsrott, Leiter des Portals "Frag den Staat". Dabei brauche es mehr Transparenz. Von WDR 5.

Gemeinsam gehen wir das Reformvorhaben der Bundesregierung mit Blick auf Familien und Gleichstellung durch. Vermutlich ist es nicht zu viel gespoilert, dass unterm Strich sich die Lage für Familien verschlechtern und die Gleichstellung leiden würde, wenn alle Punkte umgesetzt werden würden. Parallel soll schließlich das Elterngeld um 350 Millionen gekürzt werden und auch ob und wann das Entgeltransparenzgesetz kommt, steht aktuell in den Sternen. Das gesamte Reformvorhaben: https://www.bundesregierung.de/resource/blob/975228/2445592/344cc50b4c10a5939658e3fc0a5fd93f/2026-07-02-koaausschuss-data.pdf?download=1 Petitionen Gegen AU am 1. Tag: https://weact.campact.de/petitions/keine-krankschreibung-ab-dem-ersten-tag-chronisch-kranke-menschen-und-arzt-innen-entlasten Gegen Abschaffung des IFG: https://weact.campact.de/petitions/spd-stoppt-den-frontalangriff-auf-die-informationsfreiheit Wichtige Links: 0-Euro Elternzeitplan mit Inspiration für individuelle Modellen: https://beziehungs-investoren.de/0-euro-elternzeitplan/ Anmeldung zum kostenfreien Vortrag für alle mit Kinderwunsch: https://beziehungs-investoren.de/vortrag-finanzen-elternzeit/ Infos zur Elternzeit-Masterclass: https://beziehungs-investoren.de/elternzeitplanung-masterclass/ Finanzplaner für Paare - 2026er Version: https://myablefy.com/s/beziehungs-investoren/finanzplaner-fuer-paare-excel Du wünscht dir Unterstützung während der Schwangerschaft durch alle bürokratischen Themen hindurch? https://beziehungs-investoren.de/guide Du hast kurze, aber persönlich Fragen? Buche jetzt deinen 20-Minuten-Call mit Marielle und lass dir helfen: https://elopage.com/s/beziehungs-investoren/1-1-quick-help-36da8611 "Love & Money" bestellen: https://amzn.to/3NH8vxm Gratis Haushaltsbuch: Gratis Haushaltsbuch Du magst unsere Inhalte? Dann hilf uns hier mit deiner Bewertung: https://de.trustpilot.com/review/beziehungs-investoren.de Folge direkt herunterladen

Die Themen von Minh Thu und Matthis am 06.07.2026: (00:00:00) CSD in Köln: Wie Matthis und Minh Thu sich verpasst haben und wie sie den CSD fanden. (00:02:08) AfD-Parteitag: Wie die Demonstrationen rund um den Parteitag abliefen, was der AfD inhaltlich wichtig war und welche Politiker jetzt an der Spitze der AfD stehen. (00:09:16) Informationsfreiheitsgesetz: Was das IFG ist, welche Missstände dadurch aufgedeckt werden konnten und was die Bundesregierung jetzt daran verändern will. (00:14:11) Fußball-WM: Was Trump damit zu tun haben soll, dass die FIFA eine rote Karte gegen den US-Spieler Balogun zurückgenommen hat. (00:16:30) Hitzeschäden: Wie viele Freiwillige in Leipzig mit angepackt haben, damit die Bahnen wieder fahren können. Habt ihr Fragen oder Feedback? Schickt uns gerne eine Sprachnachricht an 0151 15071635 oder schreibt uns an 0630@wdr.de Kommt auch gerne in unseren WhatsApp Channel https://1.ard.de/0630-Whatsapp-Kanal Hier könnt ihr per QR-Code rein: https://1.ard.de/0630-bei-Whatsapp Von 0630.

Five years on from the merger of the Foreign Office and the Department for International Development, this is a pivotal moment for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The government is managing the reduction in the international aid budget, the department is undergoing a major restructuring, and its permanent secretary was sacked by the prime minister. With fewer resources, evolving security threats and diplomatic challenges, the government should be seizing this moment to integrate diplomacy and development. Recent research from the HALO Trust and the Eleanor Crook Foundation has shown how modern conflict is increasingly interconnected with challenges such as food security and malnutrition – and that unless these and other pressures are addressed in a genuinely joined‑up way, the UK risks operating in siloes. But how joined up is diplomacy and development, and can the department both retain its leadership role in international development and protect the UK's national interest? How should the Foreign Office approach these challenges when staff numbers are falling and its budget is shrinking? What principles should guide the merged department through this time of change? And what is the government's overall approach to UK foreign policy and development and how is it seeking to achieve it aims? Drawing on the IfG's existing and ongoing research and commentary on the FCDO and its predecessors, and a series of previous successful events on similar themes, this event explored these questions and more with an expert panel featuring: Major General James Cowan CBE DSO, Chief Executive Officer of the HALO Trust Stefan Dercon, Professor of Economic Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government Ben Judah, Writer, and Visiting Fellow at Chatham House Dame Emily Thornberry MP, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee This event was chaired by Hannah Keenan, Associate Director at the Institute for Government and there were opening remarks from Gemma Tumelty, Director of UK Advocacy at the Eleanor Crook Foundation. We would like to thank the HALO Trust and the Eleanor Crook Foundation for kindly supporting this event.

Five years on from the merger of the Foreign Office and the Department for International Development, this is a pivotal moment for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). The government is managing the reduction in the international aid budget, the department is undergoing a major restructuring, and its permanent secretary was sacked by the prime minister. With fewer resources, evolving security threats and diplomatic challenges, the government should be seizing this moment to integrate diplomacy and development. Recent research from the HALO Trust and the Eleanor Crook Foundation has shown how modern conflict is increasingly interconnected with challenges such as food security and malnutrition – and that unless these and other pressures are addressed in a genuinely joined‑up way, the UK risks operating in siloes. But how joined up is diplomacy and development, and can the department both retain its leadership role in international development and protect the UK's national interest? How should the Foreign Office approach these challenges when staff numbers are falling and its budget is shrinking? What principles should guide the merged department through this time of change? And what is the government's overall approach to UK foreign policy and development and how is it seeking to achieve it aims? Drawing on the IfG's existing and ongoing research and commentary on the FCDO and its predecessors, and a series of previous successful events on similar themes, this event explored these questions and more with an expert panel featuring: Major General James Cowan CBE DSO, Chief Executive Officer of the HALO Trust Stefan Dercon, Professor of Economic Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government Ben Judah, Writer, and Visiting Fellow at Chatham House Dame Emily Thornberry MP, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee This event was chaired by Hannah Keenan, Associate Director at the Institute for Government and there were opening remarks from Gemma Tumelty, Director of UK Advocacy at the Eleanor Crook Foundation. We would like to thank the HALO Trust and the Eleanor Crook Foundation for kindly supporting this event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Diese Podcast-Episode lief schon in unserem Podcast-Format: Praxis[einfach.leichter.führen.] Klaus und Ela haben für diese Folge die Studiodecke gegen einen Strandkorb in Timmendorf getauscht – aufgenommen beim DENTAL SUMMER der IFG an der Ostsee. Ihr Thema: das Dental Angels Event, das zum sechsten Mal über die Bühne geht. Am 5. und 6. September 2026 im Expo Corner in Hannover. Ela ist eine der drei Organisatorinnen, Klaus moderiert zum 4. mal. Sie erklären, warum 50 bis 70 Tickets Absicht und kein Engpass sind und warum du von dieser Fortbildung nach Hause gehst, ohne das Gefühl, jemand hat dir gerade was angedreht.

Andy Burnham will surely become prime minister in a matter of weeks. But what kind of government would he lead and how can he prepare for the biggest job in British politics? As Burnham sets out his policy priorities, and with much speculation about the key appointments he will make to his top team, this webinar brought together leading IfG experts to explore the challenges awaiting the next prime minister – and the skills and he experience he will need for job. How can Burnham best use the time available to prepare for succeeding Keir Starmer as prime minister? What are the decisions that need to be taken before a transition of power? What do we know so far about the choices he could make on personnel and policies? And how will Burnham's experiences of Mayor of Greater Manchester equip him for the job of prime minister? Sam Freedman, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government Dr Catherine Haddon, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government Akash Paun, Programme Director at the Institute for Government This event was chaired by Dr Hannah White, CEO of the Institute for Government.

Andy Burnham will surely become prime minister in a matter of weeks. But what kind of government would he lead and how can he prepare for the biggest job in British politics? As Burnham sets out his policy priorities, and with much speculation about the key appointments he will make to his top team, this webinar brought together leading IfG experts to explore the challenges awaiting the next prime minister – and the skills and he experience he will need for job. How can Burnham best use the time available to prepare for succeeding Keir Starmer as prime minister? What are the decisions that need to be taken before a transition of power? What do we know so far about the choices he could make on personnel and policies? And how will Burnham's experiences of Mayor of Greater Manchester equip him for the job of prime minister? Sam Freedman, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government Dr Catherine Haddon, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government Akash Paun, Programme Director at the Institute for Government This event was chaired by Dr Hannah White, CEO of the Institute for Government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A decade after the UK voted to leave the EU, the IfG's Jill Rutter and UKICE's Anand Menon are joined by the BBC's Adam Fleming - the former Brussels correspondent and Brexitcast presenter who followed every twist and turn of the UK's EU drama - to share their front row experiences of some of the most significant events in recent British and European political history.  From the night of the referendum to the painful Brexit deal negotiations, the endless parliamentary votes and the rapid turnover of prime ministers, Jill, Anand and Adam get together for this special joint IfG/UKICE Brexflections episode to back on ten years of key Brexit moments and explore what they told us about Britain and the world. Jill Rutter is an IfG and UKICE senior fellow. Anand Menon is the Director of UKICE. Adam Fleming is the Presenter of BBC's daily Newscast on BBC Sounds. Produced by Milo Hynes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There is just a week to go until the people of Makerfield vote in what could turn out to be the most important by election in decades. More in Common's Luke Tryl joins the podcast from Makerfield to discuss the mood on the ground – and how this peculiar by-election, with both local and national consequences, is shaping how voters are thinking. Burnham is, presumably, both campaigning to win the seat and preparing for government if he makes it to Westminster. So how should he, Keir Starmer and others be thinking about what a transition of power would mean for government? Plus: Kemi Badenoch's headline-making speech at the IfG. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Covid-19 pandemic saw the government spend hundreds of billions of pounds to buy PPE, keep businesses afloat and avoid mass redundancies. In the heat of this once-in-a-generation crisis, decisions were made that enabled widespread fraud by both individuals and organisations – leading to an estimated £10.9 billion of Covid-19 spending being lost to fraud and error. In December 2024, the chancellor appointed Tom Hayhoe as the Covid Counter-Fraud Commissioner to scrutinise Covid spending, explore how public funds could be recovered and make recommendations to prevent fraud in the future. So what could government have done differently to respond quickly to the pandemic while avoiding the vast scale of fraud? What should government do now to ensure there are more robust checks and balances ahead of the next crisis? How can departments and organisations better work together to prevent fraud across the public sector? And how will cultural and technological changes since the pandemic, including the growth of AI, impact the nature of public sector fraud and government's ability to tackle it? To discuss this and more, the IfG brought together an expert panel, including: Dr Susan Hawley, Executive Director of Spotlight on Corruption Tom Hayhoe, Chair of the NHS Counter Fraud Authority and formerly the Covid Counter-Fraud Commissioner Joshua Reddaway, Director of Fraud and Propriety at the National Audit Office Rachael Tiffen, Director of Public Sector & Learning at Cifas The event was chaired by Tim Durrant, Programme Director at the Institute for Government.

The Covid-19 pandemic saw the government spend hundreds of billions of pounds to buy PPE, keep businesses afloat and avoid mass redundancies. In the heat of this once-in-a-generation crisis, decisions were made that enabled widespread fraud by both individuals and organisations – leading to an estimated £10.9 billion of Covid-19 spending being lost to fraud and error. In December 2024, the chancellor appointed Tom Hayhoe as the Covid Counter-Fraud Commissioner to scrutinise Covid spending, explore how public funds could be recovered and make recommendations to prevent fraud in the future. So what could government have done differently to respond quickly to the pandemic while avoiding the vast scale of fraud? What should government do now to ensure there are more robust checks and balances ahead of the next crisis? How can departments and organisations better work together to prevent fraud across the public sector? And how will cultural and technological changes since the pandemic, including the growth of AI, impact the nature of public sector fraud and government's ability to tackle it? To discuss this and more, the IfG brought together an expert panel, including: Dr Susan Hawley, Executive Director of Spotlight on Corruption Tom Hayhoe, Chair of the NHS Counter Fraud Authority and formerly the Covid Counter-Fraud Commissioner Joshua Reddaway, Director of Fraud and Propriety at the National Audit Office Rachael Tiffen, Director of Public Sector & Learning at Cifas The event was chaired by Tim Durrant, Programme Director at the Institute for Government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

durée : 00:37:21 - Cultures monde - par : Mélanie Chalandon, Julie Gacon - Ce vendredi 5 juin 2026 s'ouvre le sommet Union européenne - Balkans occidentaux au Monténégro. Alors que ce pays semble le plus proche de l'adhésion, où en sont les perspectives d'intégration des Balkans occidentaux à l'Union européenne ? - réalisation : Margot Page, Fanny Richez, Sacha Mattei, Barthélémy Gaillard, Pénélope Le Mauguen - invités : Amaël Cattaruzza Géographe, professeur des universités à l'Institut Français de Géopolitique (IFG) de Paris 8, Benjamin Couteau Chercheur au centre Grande Europe de l'Institut Jacques Delors Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

durée : 00:59:26 - Cultures monde - par : Mélanie Chalandon, Julie Gacon - Comme chaque vendredi, une émission d'actualité en deux parties : retour de terrain avec Caroline Celle qui rentre de la frontière entre la République dominicaire et Haïti, puis table-ronde sur les perspectives du processus d'adhésion des États balkaniques à l'Union européenne. - réalisation : Margot Page, Fanny Richez, Sacha Mattei, Barthélémy Gaillard, Pénélope Le Mauguen - invités : Caroline Celle Journaliste au Pèlerin, Amaël Cattaruzza Géographe, professeur des universités à l'Institut Français de Géopolitique (IFG) de Paris 8, Benjamin Couteau Chercheur au centre Grande Europe de l'Institut Jacques Delors Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

With the murder of 18 year old Henry Nowak sending shockwaves through Westminster and beyond, IfG senior fellow - and former BBC home affairs correspondent - Danny Shaw joins the podcast team to discuss a fraught week for the police and for politics. What questions do the police need to answer? What could an inquiry explore - and what might need to change? And how could the events of this week shape British politics in the months ahead? Plus: The footage of the riots in Southampton has knocked the Mandelson files off the front pages, but the ongoing saga has left some questions for government - not least how its key figures communicate with each other. WhatsApp is Westminster's preferred way of talking - but is this good for scrutiny, for making decisions, and for transparency? Hannah White presents. With Alex Thomas and Alice Lilly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An expert panel drew on lessons from the recent assisted dying bill and other PMBs to consider how backbench MPs should approach complex issues. While historically major social reforms – such as decriminalising homosexuality or legalising abortion – have been introduced through private members' bills (PMBs), most backbench attempts to legislate that do not begin with government support fail to make it onto the statute book. The Procedure Committee has undertaken extensive work and made proposals for reform, but the deficiencies of the PMB process remain largely hidden from public view. With the attempted passage of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill shining a spotlight on the PMB process, this Institute for Government event will explore the value and effectiveness of PMBs, and the wider role of backbenchers in shaping policy. Is the current process fit for purpose when it comes to issues that divide opinion and stir public debate? Are there other options that parliament should consider for backbench MPs to raise, debate and legislate on critical social issues? To discuss this and more, the IfG brought together an expert panel, including: Paul Brand, UK Editor at ITV News Dr Daniel Gover, Senior Lecturer in British Politics at Queen Mary University London Kim Leadbeater MP, sponsor of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill Luke Norbury, Parliamentary Counsel at the Cabinet Office The event was chaired by Dr Hannah White, Director and CEO of the Institute for Government.

An expert panel drew on lessons from the recent assisted dying bill and other PMBs to consider how backbench MPs should approach complex issues. While historically major social reforms – such as decriminalising homosexuality or legalising abortion – have been introduced through private members' bills (PMBs), most backbench attempts to legislate that do not begin with government support fail to make it onto the statute book. The Procedure Committee has undertaken extensive work and made proposals for reform, but the deficiencies of the PMB process remain largely hidden from public view. With the attempted passage of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill shining a spotlight on the PMB process, this Institute for Government event will explore the value and effectiveness of PMBs, and the wider role of backbenchers in shaping policy. Is the current process fit for purpose when it comes to issues that divide opinion and stir public debate? Are there other options that parliament should consider for backbench MPs to raise, debate and legislate on critical social issues? To discuss this and more, the IfG brought together an expert panel, including: Paul Brand, UK Editor at ITV News Dr Daniel Gover, Senior Lecturer in British Politics at Queen Mary University London Kim Leadbeater MP, sponsor of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill Luke Norbury, Parliamentary Counsel at the Cabinet Office The event was chaired by Dr Hannah White, Director and CEO of the Institute for Government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With a promise to abolish the position of Cabinet Secretary and scrap the Cabinet Office, Reform UK's Danny Kruger has launched his party's plans for reforming the civil service.  IfG senior fellow Henry Hill joins the podcast team to explore the Kruger blueprint for government.  Tony Blair has entered the Labour leadership race! Well, sort of. The former PM's 5000 word essay sets out his vision for government. But is it a sensible plan for the current - or future - prime minister to follow? Plus: Everyone is talking about Brexit again. Weeks away from the 10th anniversary of the referendum, we look at where things are with the reset and where they might go. Hannah White presents. With Alex Thomas and Jill Rutter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The government has introduced the Representation of the People Bill to lower the voting age to 16, change how electoral rules are enforced and – potentially – introduce new restrictions on political donations. But embedding new processes for registering to vote, changing how electoral rules are enforced, and ensuring there is clear information for 16- and 17-year-olds will all take time – and affect the work of the Electoral Commission, local authorities, schools, civil society groups and others in the run-up to the next general election. So, what needs to happen after the Bill gets Royal Assent? How will the Bill change the remit of the Electoral Commission – and is the Commission prepared? What do local authorities need to do to get ready? What information will new voters need? And what needs to change culturally as well as administratively? To discuss all this and more, the IfG brought together an expert panel, including: Harriet Andrews, Director of The Politics Project John Pullinger, Chair of the Electoral Commission Prof. Alan Renwick, Director of the Constitution Unit at UCL Clare Sim, Head of Member Support at the Association of Electoral Administrators (joining remotely) The event was chaired by Dr Rebecca McKee, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government.

Ministerial resignations, letters of no confidence, and Andy Burnham's determination to return to Westminster have rocked Keir Starmer's premiership. Plenty of twists and turn await in the coming weeks, with the work of government continuing under a cloud of uncertainty. So how can a prime minister lead a government if their authority is being questioned by their own MPs? What would a Labour leadership contest mean for the way government operates? What is the impact of this volatility on the civil service and the government's legislative programme? Do Wes Streeting's accusations of Starmer's lack of vision and direction stack up – and, if so, how should this or another PM approach the job in a different way? To discuss all these questions, and make sense of what a return to chaos means for British government, this expert IfG webinar featured: Dr Catherine Haddon, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government Alex Thomas, Executive Director for Impact and Influence at the Institute for Government Giles Wilkes, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government The event was chaired by Dr Hannah White, Director and CEO of the Institute for Government.

Ministerial resignations, letters of no confidence, and Andy Burnham's determination to return to Westminster have rocked Keir Starmer's premiership. Plenty of twists and turn await in the coming weeks, with the work of government continuing under a cloud of uncertainty. So how can a prime minister lead a government if their authority is being questioned by their own MPs? What would a Labour leadership contest mean for the way government operates? What is the impact of this volatility on the civil service and the government's legislative programme? Do Wes Streeting's accusations of Starmer's lack of vision and direction stack up – and, if so, how should this or another PM approach the job in a different way? To discuss all these questions, and make sense of what a return to chaos means for British government, this expert IfG webinar featured: Dr Catherine Haddon, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government Alex Thomas, Executive Director for Impact and Influence at the Institute for Government Giles Wilkes, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government The event was chaired by Dr Hannah White, Director and CEO of the Institute for Government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The children's social care market is often described as “broken” – including by the government itself. Too many children end up in unsuitable settings, the quality of care varies sharply across the country, and costs have risen to levels that put severe pressure on local authority budgets. So, what does the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act, which has recently received Royal Assent, mean for the government's programme to reform children's social care? After a short presentation on new analysis from the Institute for Government, this event – featuring the Minister for Children and Families – examined how government can ensure its reforms are implemented effectively and deliver lasting improvements in children's social care. To discuss all this and more, the IfG brought together an expert panel, including: Amber Dellar, Researcher at the Institute for Government Josh MacAlister OBE MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Children and Families) at the Department for Education Rachael Wardell OBE, Immediate Past President of the Association of Directors of Children's Services This event was chaired by Stuart Hoddinott, Associate Director at the Institute for Government.

With a crucial set of local and devolved elections taking place in England, Scotland and Wales on Thursday 7 May, the Institute for Government devolution team hosted an expert webinar the day after to discuss the results so far. What is the likely composition of the new governments in Edinburgh and Cardiff and what will be their policy priorities? What are the implications for UK-devolved relations? And what do election results in county councils, London boroughs, district and unitary authorities across England mean for the government's local government reorganisation and devolution plans? To discuss these questions and more, including from the live online audience, were the IfG's expert devolution and local government team: Matthew Fright, Senior Researcher for Devolution at the Institute for Government Megan Isaac, Research Assistant for Devolution at the Institute for Government Harriet Shaw, Researcher for Devolution at the Institute for Government This event was chaired by Akash Paun, Programme Director for Devolution at the Institute for Government.

The Palace of Westminster is one of the world's most recognisable historic buildings and the home of the UK parliament. Yet much of the estate is in urgent need of repair. While debates over how to approach the Restoration and Renewal programme have continued for over a decade, other countries have already moved ahead: Austria has completed the renovation of its parliament, and Canada's is well underway. In February, the Restoration and Renewal Client Board set out updated costings and recommended two possible paths forward – full decant or enhanced maintenance and improvement. Parliament is expected to debate the Client Board's report in the coming weeks. With the stage now set for parliament to embark on a project that will not only safeguard this historic landmark but also reimagine it for future generations, this IfG event explored lessons from other international projects, and discuss what the Restoration and Renewal programme could mean for parliament, industry and the wider public. To discuss all this and more, the IfG brought together an expert panel, including: Jennifer Garrett, Assistant Deputy Minister of the Parliamentary Precinct Branch of the Government of Canada (joining remotely) Dr Alexandra Meakin, Lecturer in British Politics at the University of Leeds Jack Pringle, Chair of the Board of Trustees at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Nick Smith MP, Chair of the House of Commons Administration Committee The event was chaired by Dr Rebecca McKee, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Government. We would like to thank RIBA for kindly supporting this event.

Our third webinar in a three-part series focused on the findings of Whitehall Monitor 2026. The third Whitehall Monitor webinar – the final in a three-part series exploring the IfG's annual flagship report on the civil service – took a deeper look at the people who make up the civil service workforce, including diversity and morale, and considers the crucial role of, and challenges facing, civil service leadership today. The webinar featured: Heloise Dunlop, Researcher at the Institute for Government and co-author of Whitehall Monitor 2026 Tom Fitzlucas, People and Change Expert at PA Consulting Jack Worlidge, Senior Researcher at the IfG and co-author of Whitehall Monitor 2026 The event was chaired by Alex Thomas, Executive Director for Impact and Influence at the IfG. Whitehall Monitor 2026, the IfG's annual data-led assessment of the size, shape and performance of the civil service, examines how the workforce changed in 2025. We would like to thank PA Consulting for kindly supporting this event.

durée : 00:58:41 - Cultures monde - par : Julie Gacon, Mélanie Chalandon - En dépit du retrait de la Russie de l'accord céréalier qui protégeait le commerce en mer Noire malgré la guerre, la circulation des navires marchands continue. Un statu quo prévaut, les drones ukrainiens ayant endommagé la flotte russe et les deux pays ayant intérêt à garantir les échanges. - réalisation : Vivian Lecuivre, Fanny Richez, Sacha Mattei, Barthélémy Gaillard, Pénélope Le Mauguen - invités : Pierre Royer Agrégé d'histoire, spécialiste de géopolitique maritime, Cyrille Coutansais Directeur du département recherches au Centre d'études stratégiques de la Marine (CESM), Yéléna Mac-Glandières Doctorante à l'Institut Français de Géopolitique (IFG), thèse en cours intitulée "Géopolitique de l'émancipation en mer Caspienne : de la concurrence énergétique à la coopération logistique en Azerbaïdjan - Kazakhstan - Turkménistan". Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

After avoiding an ethics inquiry into the Peter Mandelson vetting scandal, what can Keir Starmer do to get the government agenda back on track? James Lyons, former director of communications in Number 10, joins the podcast team to assess the Prime Minister's options as the days count down to a big set of big local and devolved elections.  For lessons on relationship rebuilding - and delivering the positive vibes - perhaps the PM should turn to King Charles? The monarch is over in the US, where he seems to be doing a good job of flattering Donald Trump. So is the special relationship special again? Plus: Children's social care. A new IfG report has dug into a system in crisis, weighed up the government's reforms, and come up with - what we say is - a better plan.  Alex Thomas presents. With Cath Haddon and Amber Dellar. Produced by Milo Hynes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Institute for Government was pleased to welcome Matthew Pennycook MP, Minister for Housing and Planning, to give a speech on leasehold reform and the move to commonhold. The speech, in which the Housing Minister spoke about the government's ambitions on ending the feudal leasehold system, follows publication of the draft Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill for pre-legislative scrutiny. Following the speech, Matthew Pennycook was in conversation with Nehal Davison, Programme Director (policy making) at the IfG, and took part in an audience Q&A.

Successive UK governments have made immigration policy a high political priority, but no recent government has seemed to meet public expectations in the pursuit of those policies. So, what have recent immigration policies been trying to achieve, and why have so many people ended up unhappy with the outcome? A new book by Madeleine Sumption explores these questions. Drawing on decades of research, she explores the unavoidable trade-offs governments face, and the impacts of their choices on people and communities. To answer these questions and more, this IfG event brought together an expert panel, including: Rt Hon Amber Rudd, former Home Secretary (2016–18) and former Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (2018–19) Madeleine Sumption, Director of the Migration Observatory at Oxford University and a member of the UK Government's Migration Advisory Committee This event was chaired by Alex Thomas, Executive Director for Impact and Influence at the Institute for Government.

Seven days in, Westminster is still consumed by the Peter Mandelson vetting scandal. The PM has had his say. Olly Robbins - the permanent secretary that Starmer dismissed - has also given his account. So where does this leave Keir Starmer?  Foreign Office permanent secretary Peter Ricketts joins the podcast team to work out where a week of blame and counter-blame has left the government - and what it means for an already damaged relationship between civil servants and ministers. Plus: new IfG research on how civil servants should handle policy making in major crises. Hosted by Hannah White. With Alex Thomas, Cath Haddon, and Vimbai Dzimwasha. Produced by Milo Hynes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The government is reeling from the revelation that Peter Mandelson was appointed as UK ambassador to the US despite having failed a security vetting process. With the blame-game dominating the week in Westminster, what will we learn from Keir Starmer's 'judgment day' Commons statement? What will Olly Robbins – who was sacked by the PM as Foreign Office permanent secretary – reveal in a crucial select committee appearance? What has the vetting row shown about the way decisions are made at the top of government? How should the vetting and appointments process be overhauled? And what does this row mean for relations between civil servants and ministers? An IfG expert webinar answered these questions and more. The webinar featured: Tim Durrant, Programme Director at the Institute for Government Hannah Keenan, Associate Director at the Institute for Government Jill Rutter, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government Dr Hannah White, Director and CEO of the Institute for Government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"We are underprepared. We are underinsured. We are under attack. We are not safe." George Robertson, former defence secretary and co-author of the government's strategic defence review, has issued a stark warning about Britain's national security. So how serious is it - and what should Keir Starmer do? PLUS: From defence to employment. A new IfG paper argues the government should go further and faster on devolving employment support - we talk to its authors about a potentially better route back into work. Hannah White presents. With Jill Rutter, Ben Paxton and Martha Ford. Produced by Milo Hynes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if the line in the Haggadah isn't history… but a diagnosis? “If G-d hadn't taken us out of Egypt, we would still be there.” Not physically. Psychologically. Spiritually. Emotionally. In this heart-open Kabbalah class, Rabbi Bernath unpacks the deeper meaning of Egypt, not as a place, but as a mindset. An inner voice that says, “This is just who I am.” A life shaped by patterns we stopped questioning.Discover how the Exodus introduced something the world had never known before: the possibility of change. A new language. A new identity. A new way to see yourself—not as a product of your past, but as a soul with infinite capacity to grow.This isn't about leaving Egypt. It's about realizing you were never meant to stay.Takeaways:Egypt isn't a place, it's a mindset of limitation and resignationThe deepest slavery is when you stop believing change is possibleThe Exodus gave the world a new “language of freedom”Every inner shift, from fear to courage, from stuck to growth, is a personal ExodusYou don't need to become someone new, you need to remember who you already areFreedom begins the moment you challenge the story that says “this is just me”#Judaism #Exodus #Pesach #Passover #PesachEnergy #InnerFreedom #BreakTheCycle#YouAreNotStuck #spiritualgrowth #JewishWisdom #Kabbalah #MindsetShift #EmotionalHealing #FromEgyptToFreedom #chassidus #PersonalTransformation #LetMyPeopleGo Available now:Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/Forgiveness-Experiment-What-Would-Your/dp/1069217638Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR2QNJL6Audiobook: https://bit.ly/4tPFZhVSupport the showGot your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.comSingle? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone.Donate and support Rabbi Bernath's work http://www.jewishndg.com/donateFollow Rabbi Bernath's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernathAccess Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi