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
GDS seeks two leaders to 'pilot and scale AI projects' and 'incubate service journey transformation'
14 May Digital, Data & Technology
GDS seeks two leaders to 'pilot and scale AI projects' and 'incubate service journey transformation'
London-based civil service headcount to be cut by 12,000
14 May Civil Service Reform
London-based civil service headcount to be cut by 12,000
Civil service AI tool for consultation analysis passes first public test
14 May Digital, Data & Technology
Civil service AI tool for consultation analysis passes first public test
Council takes another step towards permanent four-day week
15 Jan HR
Council takes another step towards permanent four-day week
Consultation set to launch after MHCLG seemingly drops threat of financial sanctions
Number of cases taken on by DWP's complaints reviewer shoots up 83% in three years
15 Jan HR
Number of cases taken on by DWP's complaints reviewer shoots up 83% in three years
Complaints to the Independent Case Examiner’s Office about DWP and its businesses rose by 38% in the same timeframe
Treasury minister resigns after PM's standards adviser completes investigation
15 Jan HR
Treasury minister resigns after PM's standards adviser completes investigation
Laurie Magnus says Tulip Siddiq did not breach code but that Keir Starmer may "want to consider her ongoing responsibilities" in letter to PM
FCDO contractors vote to continue strike action over 'poverty pay'
15 Jan HR
FCDO contractors vote to continue strike action over 'poverty pay'
PCS says G4S security staff "are no longer prepared to be treated like second class citizens in government buildings"
Wales's chief medic steps down after eight years
14 Jan Health & Social Care
Wales's chief medic steps down after eight years
Frank Atherton says being chief medical officer has been the "highlight of my professional career"
Departments get better at responding to parliamentary questions on time
14 Jan Knowledge & Information Management Profession
Departments get better at responding to parliamentary questions on time
However, concerns raised at continued deterioration of Defra's parliamentary question response rate
Civil servants 'must have voice' in AI rollout, union chief says
14 Jan Digital, Data & Technology
Civil servants 'must have voice' in AI rollout, union chief says
Prospect's Mike Clancy argues government should look to be an exemplary employer with new artificial intelligence push
A ‘restless and relentless’ government: Starmer sets out AI action plan
13 Jan Digital, Data & Technology
A ‘restless and relentless’ government: Starmer sets out AI action plan
Government to appoint AI leads for each of its five missions as part of its new AI Opportunities Action Plan
National Crime Agency offers £145k for next chief operating officer
13 Jan HR
National Crime Agency offers £145k for next chief operating officer
Successful candidate will also serve as director general responsible for capabilities
MPs quiz DHSC on its response to NHS winter pressures
13 Jan Coronavirus
MPs quiz DHSC on its response to NHS winter pressures
Health and Social Care Committee writes to Wes Streeting
Brown-era No.10 comms chief appointed Cabinet Office second perm sec
13 Jan HR
Brown-era No.10 comms chief appointed Cabinet Office second perm sec
Michael Ellam was also previously a Treasury DG in a 20-year civil service career before joining HSBC
Crown court caseload backlogs 'will get worse', MoJ perm sec predicts
10 Jan Justice & Home Affairs
Crown court caseload backlogs 'will get worse', MoJ perm sec predicts
Antonia Romeo tells MPs she expects record levels to be even higher in 12 months' time
Borrowing cost hikes raise spectre of new public spending cuts
10 Jan Economy
Borrowing cost hikes raise spectre of new public spending cuts
IFS warns pressures are putting chancellor Rachel Reeves's "razor-thin" budget balance at risk
Benefits system gives officials no incentive to be curious, charities warn
10 Jan HR
Benefits system gives officials no incentive to be curious, charities warn
DWP staff need better training on supporting vulnerable claimants, specialist teams to help deal with complex issues and relief from caseload pressures, MPs are told
Zero civil service home-working 'should be the baseline' – Lord Maude
10 Jan HR
Zero civil service home-working 'should be the baseline' – Lord Maude
At the other end of the spectrum, Lords debate sees former Sunday Telegraph editor call for 20% office working
Staff choose work-to-rule strategy in Land Registry and CAA disputes
09 Jan HR
Staff choose work-to-rule strategy in Land Registry and CAA disputes
Outsourced workers at DESNZ vote to strike over pay as ballots loom at DfE and Cabinet Office sites
Lammy: Foreign Office needs better domestic instinct
09 Jan Civil Service Reform
Lammy: Foreign Office needs better domestic instinct
Foreign secretary outlines how he is reforming the department's role and capabilities
Defence ministers issue update on plan to cut MoD civil service jobs
09 Jan Security & Defence
Defence ministers issue update on plan to cut MoD civil service jobs
Ministry of Defence's civilian workforce is expected to fall by 1,370 in six months, veterans minister Al Carns says
Robbins returns to civil service as FCDO perm sec
08 Jan Foreign Affairs
Robbins returns to civil service as FCDO perm sec
Former chief Brexit negotiator takes on top Foreign Office role "with huge excitement" after five years in the private sector
Casey urged to 'go rogue' with social care commission
08 Jan Health & Social Care
Casey urged to 'go rogue' with social care commission
IfG says civil service stalwart should rip up remit in order to deliver what the nation needs
GLD lawyer wins discrimination case over £1,500 cost-of-living payment
08 Jan HR
GLD lawyer wins discrimination case over £1,500 cost-of-living payment
Bev Gleeson wins employment tribunal after GLD said she was not eligible because she was on a career break
PCS 'extremely concerned' by DWP Caxton House closure plan
08 Jan HR
PCS 'extremely concerned' by DWP Caxton House closure plan
Union boss raises concerns that staff may be “squeezed into inadequate office space”
FCDO granted permission to recruit 200 extra development staff
08 Jan Finance
FCDO granted permission to recruit 200 extra development staff
Recruitment will need to be funded through ODA, perm sec says
Healey updates MPs on MoD's £6bn housing buyback
07 Jan Security & Defence
Healey updates MPs on MoD's £6bn housing buyback
Plans will reverse "notorious" 1990s privatisation of homes for armed services personnel