Wonders and blunders: The best and worst of government buildings
16 May Property & Estates

Wonders and blunders: The best and worst of government buildings

Forget break-out spaces and collaboration zones, many civil service offices of the past were ugly, impractical and unpleasant to work in. Jim Dunton explores the history of some of government’s most notorious buildings – and pays homage to some of the pioneering ones too
by Jim Dunton
Departments ‘struggling to keep pace’ with reducing violence against women and girls
16 May Justice & Home Affairs
Departments ‘struggling to keep pace’ with reducing violence against women and girls
DWP reverses ban on ChatGPT and other generative AI tools
16 May Digital, Data & Technology
DWP reverses ban on ChatGPT and other generative AI tools
CMA told to prioritise economic growth in priority 'reset'
16 May Economy
CMA told to prioritise economic growth in priority 'reset'
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‘Devastating’: Why are hundreds of DWP staff at risk of losing their jobs and ability to stay in the UK?
15 May HR
‘Devastating’: Why are hundreds of DWP staff at risk of losing their jobs and ability to stay in the UK?
A quirk in the Department for Work and Pension’s pay policy means hundreds of staff are unable to extend their visas
Jobs moving out of London, office closures and Fast Stream targets: How much of today's civil service reform announcement is new?
14 May Civil Service Reform
Jobs moving out of London, office closures and Fast Stream targets: How much of today's civil service reform announcement is new?
Ministers have also promised "thousands" of jobs will move to the regions and 50% of Fast Stream roles will be based outside the capital
A perm sec refresh is a moment of opportunity for ministers to shape Whitehall’s leadership
13 May Civil Service Reform
A perm sec refresh is a moment of opportunity for ministers to shape Whitehall’s leadership
A reshuffle of perm secs is under way. Here's how ministers can make the most of it
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Private Finance Initiatives: A guide to successful transition
Tue 15 Oct 2024
Transforming tomorrow: AI as the catalyst for enhanced public services in the UK
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Does the civil service have the skills to get the most out of AI?
20 May 2025
Online
Does the civil service have the skills to get the most out of AI?
The Public Service Experience, Redefined
22 May 2025
Aures London
The Public Service Experience, Redefined
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership Online
05 Jun 2025
Online
Ethnic Minorities into Leadership Online
Who is the modern civil servant?
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Doing the next thing right: How civil services leaders are redefining productivity Partner Content
16 May Civil Service Reform
Doing the next thing right: How civil services leaders are redefining productivity
With the next Spending Review looming, civil service leaders are under renewed pressure to deliver measurable productivity gains. A recent CSW-Deloitte webinar revealed why the solutions may lie beyond digital transformation
Three elements to unlock private investment in transport infrastructure Partner Content
14 May Transport
Three elements to unlock private investment in transport infrastructure
Colette Carroll, AtkinsRéalis Managing Director for Transportation, UK & Ireland, outlines how a clear investment playbook, empowered regions and innovation can unlock private capital to deliver place-led growth
CSSC gives the public sector the nudge to budge this spring Partner Content
09 May Health & Social Care
CSSC gives the public sector the nudge to budge this spring
CSSC’s Active Wellbeing is back with a brand-new challenge to encourage everyone to be more active and focus on their wellbeing this May
Agentic AI: The future of government operations and citizen services Partner Content
22 Apr Digital, Data & Technology
Agentic AI: The future of government operations and citizen services
Agentic AI technology can transform complex processes and help the civil service deliver a higher quality, human service to citizens. Sameer Vuyyuru, Chief AI and Product Officer at Capita, shares insights from testing use cases to lead the way forward
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