Ministerial directions and a 'powerful' board: Think tank's 'draft bill' sets out vision for statutory civil service
13 May Civil Service Reform

Ministerial directions and a 'powerful' board: Think tank's 'draft bill' sets out vision for statutory civil service

Cab sec would have responsibility for appointment and performance management of perm secs under IfG proposals
by Tevye Markson
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'
Government commits to more transparency over job relocation programmes
19 Oct 2023 Civil Service Reform
Government commits to more transparency over job relocation programmes
But PACAC says response to its report fails to clarify government’s aims and doesn't address consistency concerns
Defra hires conflict resolution firm after bullying cases soar
19 Oct 2023 Commercial
Defra hires conflict resolution firm after bullying cases soar
Firm will help department to support colleagues “through difficult times”
GDS helping departments remove 'offending content' after 'racist language' audit
19 Oct 2023 Communications
GDS helping departments remove 'offending content' after 'racist language' audit
GDS search of GOV.UK publications was ordered after old DWP guidance was found to contain racist slur
Cash boost and ambition needed to improve UK infrastructure, advisers say
18 Oct 2023 Analysis
Cash boost and ambition needed to improve UK infrastructure, advisers say
UK is at a “pivotal moment... to make a major difference to this country’s future", but must “get on with it”, commission says
UK 'could become corrupt' if departments don't take transparency seriously, watchdog warns
18 Oct 2023 Civil Service Reform
UK 'could become corrupt' if departments don't take transparency seriously, watchdog warns
CSPL chair Jonathan Evans says adhering to standards for publishing reports related to lobbying is "not a priority"
DHSC details £700m NHS plans to counter unsafe concrete
18 Oct 2023 Health & Social Care
DHSC details £700m NHS plans to counter unsafe concrete
Second perm sec Shona Dunn tells MPs four-year RAAC bill is “likely” to rise if capital contingency spending is prioritised
'No.10 always at war with someone': Memo reveals officials' frustrations during Covid response
17 Oct 2023 Coronavirus
'No.10 always at war with someone': Memo reveals officials' frustrations during Covid response
Helen MacNamara describes “explosions of new people causing chaos” and “fights over ownership” during pandemic
Plans progress for redevelopment of crumbling Belfast departmental HQ
17 Oct 2023 Local & Devolved
Plans progress for redevelopment of crumbling Belfast departmental HQ
£25m Stormont scheme would create new facilities for Northern Ireland Civil Service Sports Association
Watchdog praises 'speed' of Homes for Ukraine scheme delivery but warns of data gaps
17 Oct 2023 Analysis
Watchdog praises 'speed' of Homes for Ukraine scheme delivery but warns of data gaps
NAO says decisions by DLUHC have “inhibited its understanding of how the scheme is operating", including numbers who have become homeless
HMRC shift workers in line for 7.5% pay boost after strike vote
17 Oct 2023 HR
HMRC shift workers in line for 7.5% pay boost after strike vote
Officials working in Inland Pre-Clearance secure “shift worker” recognition
Braverman appoints new anti-slavery commissioner after 18-month void
16 Oct 2023 HR
Braverman appoints new anti-slavery commissioner after 18-month void
The role has been vacant since Dame Sara Thornton stepped down in April 2022
Plans for Birmingham hub ‘alive and well’
16 Oct 2023 HR
Plans for Birmingham hub ‘alive and well’
Oliver Dowden confirms commitment to fund third Birmingham hub after “terminating” original plans
Arrogance among officials compromised Covid response, nudge unit boss claims
16 Oct 2023 Coronavirus
Arrogance among officials compromised Covid response, nudge unit boss claims
Government advisers accused of being reluctant to learn from other countries, inquiry documents show
Martyn Oliver confirmed as next Ofsted chief inspector
16 Oct 2023 Education
Martyn Oliver confirmed as next Ofsted chief inspector
Academy trust leader has pledged to champion children and make Ofsted more compassionate
‘I cannot cope with this’: Covid Inquiry messages show cab sec’s despair at policy flip-flops
13 Oct 2023 Coronavirus
‘I cannot cope with this’: Covid Inquiry messages show cab sec’s despair at policy flip-flops
Simon Case WhatsApps say government “looks like a terrible, tragic joke” and PM’s partner “is real person in charge”
Auditor KPMG hit with ‘record’ £21m fine for Carillion failings
13 Oct 2023 Commercial
Auditor KPMG hit with ‘record’ £21m fine for Carillion failings
Scrutiny of collapsed outsourcer’s finances was “very bad, over an extended period”, boss admits
Covid Inquiry: Requests for science advice 'chaotic and poorly formulated'
13 Oct 2023 Coronavirus
Covid Inquiry: Requests for science advice 'chaotic and poorly formulated'
"The formulation of science commissioning from the centre got quite chaotic for quite some time," former GO-Science chief says
FCDO seeks chief scientist with 'ability to inspire in times of crisis'
13 Oct 2023 HR
FCDO seeks chief scientist with 'ability to inspire in times of crisis'
Chief scientific adviser will ensure policy on food insecurity, gender inequality and pandemic preparedness is informed by "high-quality research"
Scottish Government agency kicks off four-day working week pilot
12 Oct 2023 HR
Scottish Government agency kicks off four-day working week pilot
Chief exec says 32-hour week matches agency's values of being "bold and ambitious"
MoJ agrees sentencing delays as prisons near capacity limits
12 Oct 2023 Justice & Home Affairs
MoJ agrees sentencing delays as prisons near capacity limits
Judges urged to postpone jailing some categories of criminal to ease pressure on places
TfL veteran appointed to National Infrastructure Commission
12 Oct 2023 HR
TfL veteran appointed to National Infrastructure Commission
Michèle Dix was managing director of planning and Crossrail 2 at Transport for London
'Am I being unreasonable?': Cummings messages throw light on No.10 Covid tensions
11 Oct 2023 Communications
'Am I being unreasonable?': Cummings messages throw light on No.10 Covid tensions
Former political adviser described Cabinet Office as “terrifyingly shit, no plans, totally behind pace"
Think tank calls for mission-led, less top-down government
11 Oct 2023 Civil Service Reform
Think tank calls for mission-led, less top-down government
IPPR calls for an end to "age-old debate about whether a smaller or larger state", in favour of "a smarter state"
HMRC offers staff 'frankly embarrassing' 1% pay bump to give up flexible hours
11 Oct 2023 HR
HMRC offers staff 'frankly embarrassing' 1% pay bump to give up flexible hours
Union warns officials off scheme as department rolls our permanent annual-leave selling scheme