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22 Jul Civil Service Reform

Breaking up is hard to do: What makes a machinery of government change successful?

MoG changes – what are they good for? We look back on 20 years of what some Whitehall watchers affectionately call “rearranging the deckchairs” to see what’s worked, and what’s been a waste of time and money. Note: This article was originally published on 5 February 2025

by Jim Dunton

24 Jul HR

Five ways to boost confidence and reduce stress at work

24 Jul Education

Right here, right now: Susan Dawson on being head of place for Yorkshire and the Humber

21 Jul Digital, Data & Technology

What opportunities does AI present for the civil service? And does it live up to the hype?

18 Nov 2008 Culture

Interview: Sir Bob Kerslake. 18/11/2008

The Homes and Communities Agency has its formal launch on 1 December, charged with fostering housebuilding and regeneration. The economic climate could barely be more daunting – but Matt Ross finds its new head, Sir Bob Kerslake, characteristically relaxed

12 Feb 2008 Finance

Interview: Richard Heaton. 12/02/2008

As the top lawyer for two large Whitehall departments, Richard Heaton operates at the heart of the delivery environment. Here, he tells Matt Mercer about the role of government lawyers, and running his departmental law firm.