Independent Reviews

Heseltine Growth Review

Published Oct 2012 Lord Heseltine · BEIS — Independent review of economic growth commissioned by the Government, led by Lord Heseltine. Published October 2012 with 89 … 89 recs

Wheatley Review

Published Sep 2012 Martin Wheatley · HM Treasury — Independent review into the LIBOR rate-setting process following manipulation scandals, producing a 10-point plan for comprehensive reform of … 10 recs

Winsor Review Part 2

Published Jul 2012 Policing & Security Tom Winsor · Home Office — Second part of an independent review of police officer and staff pay and conditions, commissioned by the Home … 121 recs

Kay Review

Published Jul 2012 Professor John Kay · BEIS — Independent review of UK equity markets and long-term decision making, examining whether short-term pressures are damaging the long-term … 17 recs

Hodgson Charities Act Review

Published Jul 2012 Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts · Cabinet Office — Statutory post-legislative review of the Charities Act 2006 examining whether the legislation had achieved its intended purposes. Made … 101 recs

Beecroft Employment Law Review

Published May 2012 Employment & Work Adrian Beecroft · BEIS — Review identifying areas of employment law that could be simplified to help businesses, commissioned by the Department for … 32 recs

Henley Review of Cultural Education

Published Feb 2012 Darren Henley · DfE — Independent review examining how government can ensure every child has access to high-quality cultural experiences, resulting in the … 24 recs

Löfstedt Review

Published Nov 2011 Professor Ragnar Löfstedt · DWP — Independent review of health and safety legislation, examining whether current regulations are fit for purpose and recommending ways … 15 recs

Harrington WCA Review (Year 2)

Published Nov 2011 Employment & Work Professor Malcolm Harrington · DWP — Second statutory annual review of the Work Capability Assessment, focusing on implementation of Year 1 recommendations, reforms to … 23 recs

Vickers Review / Independent Commission on Banking

Published Sep 2011 Sir John Vickers · HM Treasury — Independent Commission on Banking final report recommending reforms to the structure and regulation of UK banks, including ring-fencing … 18 recs

Dilnot Commission

Published Jul 2011 Health & Social Care Andrew Dilnot CBE · DHSC — Commission on Funding of Care and Support examining the fairness and sustainability of social care funding, recommending a … 10 recs

Allen Early Intervention Review (Part 2)

Published Jul 2011 Graham Allen · Cabinet Office — Second report of the independent review of early intervention, setting out how early intervention programmes can be funded … 19 recs

Levene Defence Reform Report

Published Jun 2011 Lord Levene of Portsoken · MoD — Independent review of the structure and management of the Ministry of Defence. Recommended radical decentralisation giving single Services … 53 recs

Sayce Review

Published Jun 2011 Liz Sayce OBE · DWP — Independent review of specialist disability employment programmes recommending a shift from segregated employment toward mainstream employment support with … 28 recs

Bailey Review on Childhood

Published Jun 2011 Education Reg Bailey · DfE — Independent review into the commercialisation and sexualisation of childhood. Made 14 recommendations for protecting children from inappropriate content … 14 recs

McNulty Rail Review

Published May 2011 Sir Roy McNulty · Department for Transport — Joint DfT and ORR-commissioned study examining the cost structure of the GB rail industry, finding costs 30% higher … 13 recs

Munro Child Protection Review

Published May 2011 Professor Eileen Munro · DfE — Independent review of child protection in England, recommending a fundamental shift away from bureaucratic compliance towards professional judgement … 15 recs

Tickell Review of the EYFS

Published Mar 2011 Education Dame Clare Tickell · DfE — Independent review of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), recommending a slimmed-down framework focused on learning and development, … 46 recs

Winsor Review Part 1

Published Mar 2011 Policing & Security Tom Winsor · Home Office — First part of an independent review of police officer and staff pay and conditions, commissioned by the Home … 62 recs

Wolf Review of Vocational Education

Published Mar 2011 Education Professor Alison Wolf · DfE — Independent review of vocational education for young people aged 14–19 in England, recommending wholesale reform of the qualifications … 27 recs

Davies Women on Boards Review

Published Feb 2011 Employment & Work Lord Mervyn Davies · BEIS — Independent review examining obstacles preventing women from reaching senior positions on FTSE 100 and 350 boards. Recommended a … 10 recs

Henley Music Education Review

Published Feb 2011 Education Darren Henley · DfE — Independent review of music education in England examining provision and quality in schools. Made 36 recommendations for a … 36 recs

Allen Early Intervention Review (Part 1)

Published Jan 2011 Graham Allen · Cabinet Office — First report of the independent review of early intervention, making the case for prioritising early intervention programmes to … 33 recs

Field Review on Poverty and Life Chances

Published Dec 2010 Frank Field · Cabinet Office — Independent review on poverty and life chances, proposing a new set of life chances indicators to measure child … 24 recs

Harrington WCA Review (Year 1)

Published Nov 2010 Employment & Work Professor Malcolm Harrington · DWP — First statutory annual independent review of the Work Capability Assessment for Employment and Support Allowance, examining the fairness … 25 recs