Pension scheme crisis: Cabinet Office sets out ‘enforcement’ plan
07 Jul HR

Pension scheme crisis: Cabinet Office sets out ‘enforcement’ plan

“Immediate technical intervention” will see independent auditors probe “system integrity” of Civil Service Pension Scheme as new DG is also appointed
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Report flags fears over management of NICS’s £5.2bn IT project portfolio
08 Jul Digital, Data & Technology
Report flags fears over management of NICS’s £5.2bn IT project portfolio
Jo Shanmugalingam appointed as Charity for Civil Servants chair of trustees
08 Jul HR
Jo Shanmugalingam appointed as Charity for Civil Servants chair of trustees
Technology cannot replace trust: The concerning implications of DBT's 'AI-enabled' restructure
08 Jul Foreign Affairs
Technology cannot replace trust: The concerning implications of DBT's 'AI-enabled' restructure
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Right here, right now: Ross Maude and Prof Tom Crick on being head of place for Wales
07 Jul HR
Right here, right now: Ross Maude and Prof Tom Crick on being head of place for Wales
The government has appointed director-level heads of place across the nations and regions to help create thriving civil service communities and develop strong local partnerships. In this series, we meet some of them to find out what it takes to do the role and how it complements their day job
Island life: Insights from the governor of the BVI
07 Jul HR
Island life: Insights from the governor of the BVI
What’s it like to be a civil servant in a far-flung territory with its own customs and working practices – and a unique set of challenges? CSW speaks to Daniel Pruce to find out
Civil service reform: How can you move fast and solve wicked problems sustainably?
03 Jul Analysis
Civil service reform: How can you move fast and solve wicked problems sustainably?
A small, quick, powerful win could be to rewire the powerhouse grades around solutions rather than strategies. What does this mean in principle and in practice?
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Research report: Public Sector Financial Resilience
Tue 25 Nov 2025
Beyond the iron fist: What civil servants say will really cut Whitehall waste
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Women into Leadership - Online
15 Jul 2026
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Women into Leadership - Online
From AI Tools to Workforce Capability
22 Jul 2026
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From AI Tools to Workforce Capability
Unlocking HEO & SEO Talent
23 Sep 2026
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Unlocking HEO & SEO Talent
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Read the summer 2026 issue of Civil Service World
23 Jun Civil Service Reform
Read the summer 2026 issue of Civil Service World
This issue brings a special focus on digital transformation, including an exclusive interview with DSIT perm sec Emran Mian, along with a Q&A with pensions recovery chief Angela MacDonald, the BVI governor and much more
Ten years on from the vote to leave the EU, how has Brexit shaped the civil service?
23 Jun Civil Service Reform
Ten years on from the vote to leave the EU, how has Brexit shaped the civil service?
Ten years ago to this day, the UK public voted to leave the European Union, heaping an almighty challenge on government’s shoulders. What lasting effect has the move had on the civil service?
Former security chief ‘cannot comprehend’ basis for sacking Robbins
17 Apr Foreign Affairs
Former security chief ‘cannot comprehend’ basis for sacking Robbins
Ciaran Martin says firing FCDO perm sec does not square with how the vetting process works, and will have chilling effect on civil servants
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Why ground data sharing matters for growth, resilience and better development Partner Content
06 Jul Planning
Why ground data sharing matters for growth, resilience and better development
The UK spends billions investigating the ground beneath new developments, but much of that knowledge remains locked away. Experts at AtkinsRéalis explain why sharing it could be one of the simplest ways to reduce risk and improve the delivery of public infrastructure
Political uncertainty should not distract from what government actually needs - Zero Dependency Partner Content
02 Jul Digital, Data & Technology
Political uncertainty should not distract from what government actually needs - Zero Dependency
As Westminster weathers another period of political turbulence, Katie Carruthers, managing director of Tecknuovo, argues that the departments that fall behind will be those that haven't built the skills and systems needed to deliver independently
Government may need to rethink its search area in the hunt for AI savings Partner Content
01 Jul Digital, Data & Technology
Government may need to rethink its search area in the hunt for AI savings
Automating citizen-facing interactions delivers fewer improvements than departments expect. Hannah Bolton and James Ainsley, experts in government and public sector service operations at Baringa, explain how the efficiencies behind the Spending Review 2025 targets will likely come from AI applied to back-office work instead of customer-facing chatbots
Why agent-compatible digital public infrastructure is the next investment governments cannot defer Partner Content
25 Jun Digital, Data & Technology
Why agent-compatible digital public infrastructure is the next investment governments cannot defer
Priit Liivak, chief government technology officer at Nortal, explores why the success of AI in government will depend not only on deploying new technologies, but on ensuring the digital infrastructure beneath public services is ready for machine users 
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