This synthesis brings together evidence from reviews of studies of policy implementation and policy resources that offer guidance for integrating an implementation focus in policy-making and delivery.

The author of this paper argues that the lack of a clear and convincing definition of public purpose in recent decades has undermined the process of government policy formulation and implementation.

This report sets out an alternative approach to managing the recent surge in English Channel crossings. The report draws on IPPR’s engagement with a range of experts to define a progressive agenda for responding to the rise in small boats, including an online workshop in early 2023, to test and discuss different policy options.

This paper takes stock of the institutional set-ups, mechanisms and practices used by governments, and in particular centres of government, to steer climate change policy.

The period from 2010 to 2016 has been rightly hailed as transformational for the UK offshore wind sector. This report looks at how the government initiated, designed and implemented offshore wind policy in the years 2010–2016.