by Heywood Quarterly Team | Mar 3, 2026 | Articles, Featured article, Sixth Edition
A summary of recent news and views you might have missed A new Downing Street Department In a report led by Helen MacNamara, former deputy Cabinet Secretary, the Future Governance Forum has proposed a new Downing Street Department, separate from the Cabinet Office.... 
by Fred Perry | Sep 23, 2025 | Articles, Economy and Industry, Fifth Edition, The Budget Collection
Fred Perry describes how business, the regions and even other countries were involved in shaping a key government policy Since the turn of the 21st century, UK governments have launched over a dozen industrial strategies, growth plans or similar initiatives.... 
by Victor Dominello | May 27, 2025 | Articles, Data, Tech and Innovation, Delivery, Fourth Edition, International Perspectives
True digital transformation requires reimagining the citizen experience from scratch, argues Victor Dominello, CEO of the Future Government Institute and a former New South Wales Minister for Customer Service. Editor’s Note: Across the world, governments are... 
by John Wrathmell | Nov 11, 2024 | Articles, Delivery, Second Edition
Understanding the Greater Manchester model will help Whitehall deliver its priorities, says John Wrathmell Among the first guests invited by the new Prime Minister to Downing Street after the July general election were England’s regional Mayors. Sir Keir... 
by Peter McDonald | Aug 8, 2024 | Articles, First Edition Sneak Peek, Leadership and Reflections, Other featured articles
Peter McDonald explores the opportunities and challenges of a smaller government Standing on an exposed common in rural Carmarthenshire, deep in blanket bog, debating with local farmers and agricultural specialists in the driving rain, was the moment I realised...
