Fifth Edition

Public policymakers under scrutiny
Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England, reviews books challenging our response to Covid and our alleged neglect of the future.

In conversation with… Sir Philip Barton
In this edited summary of an extensive discussion, Peter McDonald talks to the former Permanent Under-Secretary of the FCDO, Sir Philip Barton.

Policy imperatives for reducing sickness in old age
Chris Whitty demonstrates how people who live longer do not necessarily spend more time in ill health.

Money, trust and the institutions of the state
Mario Pisani on the importance of trust in institutions and a history lesson that is relevant to all civil servants.

Impartiality in the Civil Service
Amanda Spielman, former Chief Inspector of Schools, describes how she approached the challenge of impartiality at Ofsted.

A day in the life of… Britain’s Ambassador to Slovenia
Lucy Heywood describes a day in the life of Victoria Harrison – and her “Ambassadog”, Otto.

A new industrial strategy built on partnership
Fred Perry describes how business, the regions and even other countries were involved in shaping a key government policy.
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