Is the centre of government built to deliver?

This event was part of Government 2026, the IfG's annual conference. An expert panel explored how well No.10 and the Treasury work together to deliver the government's economic priorities. Rt Hon Ed Balls, broadcaster, presenter of Political Currency, and former Education Secretary Kelly Beaver MBE, Chief Executive of Ipsos in the UK and Ireland Baroness Ayesha Hazarika, broadcaster and former political adviser This session was chaired by Giles Wilkes, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government and former No.10 Adviser. We would like to thank Grant Thornton UK LLP for supporting this event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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This episode was published on Jan 14, 2026.

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