Home Office perm sec sets out plans to tackle compliance ‘weaknesses’
08 May Commercial

Home Office perm sec sets out plans to tackle compliance ‘weaknesses’

Antonia Romeo tells MPs multi-million-pound asylum-accommodation failings exposed need for “incentivised culture-change”
by Jim Dunton
MoJ offers up to £160,000 for group chief technology officer
08 May HR
MoJ offers up to £160,000 for group chief technology officer
Scottish civil servants told not to discuss policy with ChatGPT
08 May Digital, Data & Technology
Scottish civil servants told not to discuss policy with ChatGPT
New HMPPS bullying complaints unit to end 'toxic culture', prisons minister says
07 May HR
New HMPPS bullying complaints unit to end 'toxic culture', prisons minister says
Simon Case admits discussing job opportunities for Carrie Johnson at royal charity
24 Jun 2022 HR
Simon Case admits discussing job opportunities for Carrie Johnson at royal charity
Cab sec who previously worked for Prince William, denies trying to secure PM’s then-girlfriend a role at the Duke of Cambridge's charity
MoD comes out fighting after MPs’ equipment plan report
23 Jun 2022 Security & Defence
MoD comes out fighting after MPs’ equipment plan report
Minister rejects claims department is “complacent” over affordability of £238bn programme
Ex-standards adviser Lord Geidt addresses 'confusion' over resignation
23 Jun 2022 HR
Ex-standards adviser Lord Geidt addresses 'confusion' over resignation
“The cautious language of my letter may have failed adequately to explain the far wider scope of my objection," letter says
Case to finally face PACAC after ministers delayed session over Partygate report
23 Jun 2022 Civil Service Reform
Case to finally face PACAC after ministers delayed session over Partygate report
The cabinet secretary is set to be asked about Greensill, job cuts, Partygate and Lord Geidt's resignation
Survey reveals generosity of civil service workers on Public Service Day Partner Content
23 Jun 2022 Health & Social Care
Survey reveals generosity of civil service workers on Public Service Day
Public service workers are not only serving the country with distinction but also being the cornerstone of communities
Commons to delete MPs' attendance data after pressure from ministers
22 Jun 2022 Digital, Data & Technology
Commons to delete MPs' attendance data after pressure from ministers
Change comes after Jacob Rees-Mogg slams “lefty Freedom of Information request"
DHSC admits record keeping fell short during pandemic as MPs probe sleaze row Exclusive
22 Jun 2022 Communications
DHSC admits record keeping fell short during pandemic as MPs probe sleaze row
Department says Randox meetings should have been better documented
PM's ex-press secretary Allegra Stratton 'must be careful' not to unfairly aid new employer
22 Jun 2022 Coronavirus
PM's ex-press secretary Allegra Stratton 'must be careful' not to unfairly aid new employer
Anti-corruption watchdog says journalist’s network and influence could give give Bloomberg News unfair advantage
More than 900 LGBT+ civil servants sign up to award-winning mentoring scheme
22 Jun 2022 Culture
More than 900 LGBT+ civil servants sign up to award-winning mentoring scheme
The scheme has been revamped to give participants more choice about who they match with
Claims PM tried to hire Carrie Johnson for Foreign Office job 'ripe for investigation'
21 Jun 2022 Energy & Environment
Claims PM tried to hire Carrie Johnson for Foreign Office job 'ripe for investigation'
Ex-standards adviser Lord Geidt reportedly believes PM’s plan to hire girlfriend as chief of staff at FCO should be probed
Civil service union chief warns ministers to expect more strikes as rail walkout starts
21 Jun 2022 HR
Civil service union chief warns ministers to expect more strikes as rail walkout starts
Industrial action will spread beyond the rail industry if government fails to tackle cost-of-living crisis, Mark Serwotka says
Intellectual Property Office clears patent backlog after 15-year battle
21 Jun 2022 Digital, Data & Technology
Intellectual Property Office clears patent backlog after 15-year battle
Trademark backlog also cleared after reaching record high last year
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – June 20
20 Jun 2022 HR
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – June 20
New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via our colleagues at Dods People
DWP's repeated failures to publish research could undermine trust, MPs warn
20 Jun 2022 Communications
DWP's repeated failures to publish research could undermine trust, MPs warn
Committee demands explanation for lack of transparency, pointing to nine failures to release information
Treasury seeks second perm sec as Charles Roxburgh exit confirmed
20 Jun 2022 Finance
Treasury seeks second perm sec as Charles Roxburgh exit confirmed
Department offers up to £160,000 for successful candidate
Civil servant jailed for spiking lover’s drink with abortion pills
20 Jun 2022 Justice & Home Affairs
Civil servant jailed for spiking lover’s drink with abortion pills
Home Office deputy director tried to terminate mistress’s pregnancy with laced orange juice
PM warned against scrapping standards adviser role after Geidt resignation
17 Jun 2022 HR
PM warned against scrapping standards adviser role after Geidt resignation
Civil servants will be at risk without a way to ensure the ministerial code is followed, union warns
Dismantling Natural England would be 'calamitous', campaigners say
17 Jun 2022 Civil Service Reform
Dismantling Natural England would be 'calamitous', campaigners say
Government accused of “obsession with moving furniture around” as Defra confirms structural changes are being considered
MP sounds alarm over ‘toxic’ working culture at passport office
17 Jun 2022 HR
MP sounds alarm over ‘toxic’ working culture at passport office
Whistleblowers accuse senior managers of bullying and claim “widespread mismanagement” is slowing attempts to clear backlogs
Geidt resignation: standards chief placed in ‘impossible and odious position’
16 Jun 2022 HR
Geidt resignation: standards chief placed in ‘impossible and odious position’
PM’s former adviser says proposals for a “deliberate and purposeful breach” of the ministerial code pushed him over the edge
New Manchester hub unveiled as Cabinet Office announces 1,100 more jobs to move from London
16 Jun 2022 Civil Service Reform
New Manchester hub unveiled as Cabinet Office announces 1,100 more jobs to move from London
Hub will replace the Piccadilly Gate office, which will be demolished to build a new HS2 station
Vaccine Taskforce to become part of UK Health Security Agency
16 Jun 2022 Civil Service Reform
Vaccine Taskforce to become part of UK Health Security Agency
Task force staff will join new directorate within UKHSA in bid to retain “innovative approaches” gained during the pandemic
Shortlist announced for recruitment excellence award
16 Jun 2022 HR
Shortlist announced for recruitment excellence award
Civil Service Commission launches Mark of Excellence to champion diversity work
Boris Johnson ‘not worthy of the office’ of PM, ex-cab sec says
16 Jun 2022 Culture
Boris Johnson ‘not worthy of the office’ of PM, ex-cab sec says
Lord Turnbull says "something has to be done" about PM's conduct