DWP's new Blackpool office opens amid reports SR25 funding will depend on job relocations
12 May HR

DWP's new Blackpool office opens amid reports SR25 funding will depend on job relocations

3,000 officials will move to Talbot Gateway site as Cabinet Office ups pressure to move jobs "closer to frontline services"
by Beckie Smith
Call for 'bold investment decisions' to address prison crisis
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NS&I offers up to £195k for next chief exec
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NS&I offers up to £195k for next chief exec
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Dominic Raab seeks director to run MoJ private office amid bullying claims
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Raab's 'culture of fear' harmed MoJ staff's mental and physical wellbeing, bullying complaint alleges
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PCS calls off first day of BEIS strike action as security firms make offers
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EXCL: Raab telling MoJ staff he has zero tolerance for bullying ‘felt like gaslighting’ Exclusive
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Sunak urged to overhaul ministerial complaints system amid Raab allegations
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PCS union: Civil service strikes will maximise disruption – but protect benefits claimants
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