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New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via our colleagues at Dods People

Nearly two years after the introduction of the apprenticeship levy, public sector organisations must ensure they use the money they have contributed before it leaves their ringfenced accounts and moves to general government funds. Lizzy Grayson, category manager – corporate services at leading public sector procurement organisation YPO, explains the challenges facing public sector employers as they invest in apprenticeships, and how they are overcoming them

Standards watchdog raps former foreign secretary for breach of Ministerial Code

Just four departments currently publish detailed information about parental leave and pay policy on their websites

Civil service union Prospect says government should lead by example as Scottish counterparts have done

DCMS-led document also signals departments will face greater requirement to demonstrate social-value aspects of contracts and grants

Sources indicate that one of the civil service’s most high-profile digital and technology specialists is to take a job in the commercial sector

Natural Resources Wales has had its accounts qualified three times over “unlawful” contracts with a sawmill

Government failed to consult with unions over pay because they "didn’t trust them not to leak 1% to 1.5% pay range"

Justice secretary criticised for his role in departure of Nick Hardwick following board’s decision to release convicted rapist John Warboys

Prospect union says non-departmental public body should not be subject to Treasury guidance for government departments

Some 112 staff are on more than £150,000 while 15 take home more than £251,000

Federation of Small Businesses warns against “mega contracts” as Department for Transport says it’s on track to meet procurement targets

Northern Ireland councils warn that powers they are due to take from Stormont are marooned in absence of ministers

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Airline complains of long waits despite 200 extra staff Home Office says were deployed to airport

Industrial action to take place from 7 to 9 August as trade union UVW seeks wage increase for 1000 outsourced staff

Robert Devereux's successor unpacks his first seven months at the helm in Caxton House

Department says no one will have to sign an NDA to access compensation, despite reports

Commercial Law Group expansion includes an increase to 13 in the number of senior posts

New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via our colleagues at Dods People

Documents also reveal concerns from senior officials over the government’s privatisation of the Property Services Agency

Figures also show widening Senior Civil Service gender pay gap and continuing trend of reduced numbers at lower grades

Sir Ian Diamond takes over from Paul Gray as head of the committee that scrutinises government welfare plans