Sixth Edition
Editor’s Letter
In his Editor’s Letter, Tim Dickson, Editor in Chief of Heywood Quarterly, introduces our Sixth Edition: ‘Time to deliver’.
Round-Up – Sixth Edition
A summary of recent news and views that you might have missed – from a new Downing Street Department proposal to devolution and transport.
Whiskers in Whitehall
In this excerpt from his book Political Animals, Peter Cardwell describes Jeremy Heywood’s battle with the Cabinet Office cats.
Reclaiming the future: The UK’s chance to catch up
Japan, Korea, The Netherlands and Spain think about the long term in very different ways to us, says Philip Bray.
Can democracies solve long-term challenges?
Lucy Smith argues that democracies need not be short-sighted and explores how our horizons can look beyond electoral cycles.
The role of relationships in modern government
Ray Shostak, Richard Bell and David Robinson explore the power of human connection in public services.
A new data set to build better policies
Bowie Penney explains how civil servants across government can use the latest research on deprived neighbourhoods.
Why AI exposes our digital shortcomings
Anthony Finkelstein argues that the UK needs stronger tech foundations to reap the benefits of artificial intelligence.
Reflections of a top Delivery Man
John Manzoni, business executive-turned Civil Service CEO, talks to Peter McDonald about his time in government and change from the inside.
The UK at the UN: Why an 80-year partnership still matters
Barbara Woodward explains why the UN remains vital to the UK’s foreign policy.
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