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The place of kindness in public policy
Scottish Government Permanent Secretary Leslie Evans explains why kindness has a role in public policy.
Better policymaking
How are we embedding experimentation in government?
A new report looks at the impact of an expert panel, whose aim is to embed a culture of experimentation in government, making it easier for civil servants to improve public services by doing things differently.
More collaboration for more innovation in government
Jeremy Heywood welcomes the work of a new Cabinet Office team that is reaching out to the academic community to help foster innovation in government.
Removing barriers: safe voter registration for survivors of domestic abuse
Anna Mathew, a policy adviser at Cabinet Office, describes how she and colleagues worked on the review of anonymous electoral registration.
Banging the drum for policy-making across the UK
Graham Pendlebury hails the success of the first four-nation 'policy lab' event in the UK, and looks forward to repeating the experience.
What we've learned from Policy School
Jeremy Heywood applauds the results of the latest Cabinet Office Policy School for civil servants.
Consultations - what’s new and why they are so important
Jeremy Heywood introduces the updated principles underpinning policy consultation, which he calls one of the most important activities undertaken by government.
New Master’s degree to support better policymaking
Head of Profession Chris Wormald introduces a new qualification for policy professionals.
Parliament, the legislative process and the secrets of good teamwork
To mark Parliament Week, Second Parliamentary Counsel David Cook explains the crucial role of teamwork by civil servants in helping bills to and through Parliament.
Devolution and You – Unity in Diversity: Working with the Devolved Administrations
You might not associate foreign policy with devolution, but as FCO's Tim Hemmings shows, devolution is part of the context in which all government departments operate.