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
Defra announces closure of Newcastle office
15 May Energy & Environment
Defra announces closure of Newcastle office
Treasury appoints new second perm sec to support economic growth mission
15 May Economics
Treasury appoints new second perm sec to support economic growth mission
Civil servants 'are hungry for reform': Union boss urges ministers to set clear plan
14 May Civil Service Reform
Civil servants 'are hungry for reform': Union boss urges ministers to set clear plan
NAO sounds alarm over DWP’s ‘record high’ fraud and error rates
20 Jul 2021 Economy
NAO sounds alarm over DWP’s ‘record high’ fraud and error rates
Watchdog says department accepts pandemic response means overpayments will “remain significantly higher than normal for some time”
Controversial Prevent reviewer named as pick for next public appointments commissioner
20 Jul 2021 HR
Controversial Prevent reviewer named as pick for next public appointments commissioner
Gove lines up writer and former Charity Commission chair William Shawcross for watchdog role
Latest civil service & public affairs moves — July 19
19 Jul 2021 HR
Latest civil service & public affairs moves — July 19
New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via our colleagues at Dods People
Analysis of Covid deaths by ethnicity scoops stats award
16 Jul 2021 Analysis
Analysis of Covid deaths by ethnicity scoops stats award
Winning project 'produced a profound piece of analysis that had huge effects right across government and the health service'
Devolution drive is key to levelling up, says PM
16 Jul 2021 HR
Devolution drive is key to levelling up, says PM
Flagship speech sets out “county deals” as MPs pledge to hold government’s feet to fire on progress
Investigators seize IT equipment in Hancock CCTV probe
16 Jul 2021 Digital, Data & Technology
Investigators seize IT equipment in Hancock CCTV probe
Information Commissioner’s Office says inquiry into security footage leaked from Department of Health and Social Care targeted two homes
MoD science lab launches hunt for new chief exec
16 Jul 2021 Security & Defence
MoD science lab launches hunt for new chief exec
Campaign starts three months after former boss Gary Aitkenhead quit to return to private sector
Campaign launches to highlight UK civil service jobs in Scotland
15 Jul 2021 HR
Campaign launches to highlight UK civil service jobs in Scotland
Civil service has "not made sufficient use" of Scotland-based talent, Gove says
DWP ‘pledges no mass return to the office’
15 Jul 2021 Coronavirus
DWP ‘pledges no mass return to the office’
“Unlocking is an opportunity for more colleagues to gradually return,” says department
Government’s controversial aid cut to go ahead after MPs approve reduction
15 Jul 2021 Coronavirus
Government’s controversial aid cut to go ahead after MPs approve reduction
Prime minister’s pledge to restore the target when the economy allows wins over rebels
Over 100 Treasury phones wiped in 2020 after passcode errors – including perm sec's
15 Jul 2021 Digital, Data & Technology
Over 100 Treasury phones wiped in 2020 after passcode errors – including perm sec's
More than 5% of department's mobile phones were reset after staff entered the wrong pin code
End short-term focus to unlock Spending Review efficiencies, Treasury told
14 Jul 2021 Finance
End short-term focus to unlock Spending Review efficiencies, Treasury told
NAO highlights areas where efficiencies have fallen short, including shared services, automation and outsourcing
DWP 'stopped large attack' from organised crime during Universal Credit surge
14 Jul 2021 Digital, Data & Technology
DWP 'stopped large attack' from organised crime during Universal Credit surge
As the department processed 4.3 million new claims, fraudsters attempted to cash in
Home Office seeks DG for combined Border Force and immigration enforcement
14 Jul 2021 HR
Home Office seeks DG for combined Border Force and immigration enforcement
Up to £149k on offer to lead second largest law enforcement entity in the UK
Government Property Agency expansion boosts headcount
14 Jul 2021 Civil Service Reform
Government Property Agency expansion boosts headcount
Annual report flags savings of £506m but says Covid prompted pause to smarter working programme
Cut civil service numbers, increase pay and abolish perm secs: commission shares radical reform proposals
13 Jul 2021 Civil Service Reform
Cut civil service numbers, increase pay and abolish perm secs: commission shares radical reform proposals
A new Prime Minister's Department and ability to appoint non-MPs as ministers also among suggestions
Former ethics chief Sue Gray ‘blocked’ from giving evidence to Greensill probe
13 Jul 2021 Commercial
Former ethics chief Sue Gray ‘blocked’ from giving evidence to Greensill probe
MPs say Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove intervened personally to stop questions
Cummings called out by watchdog over paid-for blog
13 Jul 2021 HR
Cummings called out by watchdog over paid-for blog
PM’s former chief adviser failed to get official clearance for subscription web service says Acoba
HMRC opens redundancy scheme amid office closures
12 Jul 2021 Government Tax Profession
HMRC opens redundancy scheme amid office closures
Nearly 230 staff have until the end of July to accept redundancy offers
Civil Service HR sets up secondments unit
12 Jul 2021 HR
Civil Service HR sets up secondments unit
Secondments "play an important role in bringing expertise into government", chief people officer says
Latest civil service & public affairs moves — July 12
12 Jul 2021 HR
Latest civil service & public affairs moves — July 12
New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via our colleagues at Dods People
MPs launch probe into Cabinet Office’s FoI clearing house
12 Jul 2021 Digital, Data & Technology
MPs launch probe into Cabinet Office’s FoI clearing house
Move comes after tribunal finds “profound lack of transparency” about department’s operations
Javid rejects MPs’ call for annual reports on NHS staff shortages
12 Jul 2021 Health & Social Care
Javid rejects MPs’ call for annual reports on NHS staff shortages
Disappointed ex-health secretary Jeremy Hunt says government needs to know if it is on track to meet workforce needs
Minister commissions review of social care after end of free movement
09 Jul 2021 Justice & Home Affairs
Minister commissions review of social care after end of free movement
Minister asks for early sight of report to ensure "coordinated government response"