Johnson ‘perplexed’ top scientists weren’t consulted over Eat Out to Help Out
07 Dec Coronavirus

Johnson ‘perplexed’ top scientists weren’t consulted over Eat Out to Help Out

Former PM tells Covid Inquiry his repeated “let it rip” comments were just a challenge to consensus among experts
by Jim Dunton
Defra staff ask bosses to launch four-day-week trial
08 Dec HR
Defra staff ask bosses to launch four-day-week trial
Civil Service Awards 2023 winners revealed
08 Dec HR
Civil Service Awards 2023 winners revealed
Covid Inquiry: Johnson dubs Partygate portrayals ‘a travesty of the truth’
08 Dec Coronavirus
Covid Inquiry: Johnson dubs Partygate portrayals ‘a travesty of the truth’
GPA to roll out new security-pass system across government estate
07 Dec Digital, Data & Technology
GPA to roll out new security-pass system across government estate
About 60,000 civil servants are already using new GovPass smart card system, as property unit seeks long-term supplier for £1m contract
Robert Jenrick resigns over government's Rwanda plan
07 Dec Justice & Home Affairs
Robert Jenrick resigns over government's Rwanda plan
Immigration minister quits amid decision not to leave the European Convention on Human Rights
Dstl signs data-analysis deal to block activists from recruitment
06 Dec Security & Defence
Dstl signs data-analysis deal to block activists from recruitment
"Animal extremist checks contract" will "ensure we do not recruit any form of activists", MoD research agency says
Covid Inquiry: Boris Johnson rejects claims No.10 was 'toxic'
06 Dec Coronavirus
Covid Inquiry: Boris Johnson rejects claims No.10 was 'toxic'
Ex-PM says he had "no difficulty recruiting the best possible people" despite claims people were deterred by working environment
Ministers name choice for next chief inspector of probation
06 Dec HR
Ministers name choice for next chief inspector of probation
Parole Board chief exec Martin Jones lined up for watchdog role covering England and Wales
Treasury gets departments to meet evaluation commitments without sanctions
05 Dec Analysis
Treasury gets departments to meet evaluation commitments without sanctions
All departments have now met 2021 Spending Review evaluation conditions, after some were given extended deadlines
MoD doubles payment to harassment victims over four years
05 Dec Security & Defence
MoD doubles payment to harassment victims over four years
Payments to staff revealed in wake of letter complaining of "toxic culture" at Ministry of Defence
MPs back Doug Chalmers as new Committee on Standards in Public Life chair
05 Dec HR
MPs back Doug Chalmers as new Committee on Standards in Public Life chair
Army veteran keen to explore how Nolan principles can be embedded into artificial intelligence
Latest civil service and public affairs moves – December 4
04 Dec HR
Latest civil service and public affairs moves – December 4
New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via Dods People
EXCL: DWP civil servants describe ‘unbearable’ workloads amid ‘all-time low staffing’ levels Exclusive
04 Dec HR
EXCL: DWP civil servants describe ‘unbearable’ workloads amid ‘all-time low staffing’ levels
Pressures causing Department for Work and Pensions officials to skip breaks, work long hours and "leave in droves" or take long-term sick leave
Civil service gender pay gap narrows – but Cabinet Office bucks the trend
04 Dec HR
Civil service gender pay gap narrows – but Cabinet Office bucks the trend
Departmental champion Elizabeth Gardiner dubs latest figures “incredibly disappointing” for second year running
Covid Inquiry: Social care structures made care home response difficult, Hancock says
01 Dec Coronavirus
Covid Inquiry: Social care structures made care home response difficult, Hancock says
Former health secretary admits it was misleading to say the government had thrown a protective ring around care homes from start of pandemic
Cummings was a ‘malign actor’, Hancock tells Covid Inquiry
01 Dec Coronavirus
Cummings was a ‘malign actor’, Hancock tells Covid Inquiry
Former health secretary says No.10 needs to be capable of operating effectively even when “unprofessional” individuals have significant power
MPs sound alarm on DWP’s £1bn Health Transformation Programme
01 Dec Digital, Data & Technology
MPs sound alarm on DWP’s £1bn Health Transformation Programme
New service for disability-benefit claimants faces “significant risks” that have derailed other major projects, Public Accounts Committee says
'Government Digital and Data' brand launched, alongside 'clearer path' to specialist roles
01 Dec Digital, Data & Technology
'Government Digital and Data' brand launched, alongside 'clearer path' to specialist roles
Brand represents "first ever community leading digital transformation in government", Cabinet Office says
Cutting civil service jobs could make pay 'less of an issue', says Maude
30 Nov Civil Service Reform
Cutting civil service jobs could make pay 'less of an issue', says Maude
"I would rather have a civil service that is leaner," former Cabinet Office minister says
Hancock: Whitehall took too long to realise pandemic was a cross-government crisis
30 Nov Coronavirus
Hancock: Whitehall took too long to realise pandemic was a cross-government crisis
Former health secretary tells Covid Inquiry he and DHSC were victims of a “toxic culture” of blame
Two in five civil servants mull exit over 60% in-office mandate
30 Nov Civil Service Reform
Two in five civil servants mull exit over 60% in-office mandate
Thousands tell union survey hybrid working has made them more productive
More than 1,000 HMRC staff at risk of losing annual leave over managerial bungle
30 Nov HR
More than 1,000 HMRC staff at risk of losing annual leave over managerial bungle
PCS says the department is punishing staff for the mistakes of bosses
Social care needs more attention in pandemic preparation, Harries tells Covid Inquiry
29 Nov Health & Social Care
Social care needs more attention in pandemic preparation, Harries tells Covid Inquiry
UK Health and Security Agency chief says there needs to be “much better” systematic planning for how to support people with social care needs during infectious outbreaks
Home Office vetoes MPs' request to attend immigration inspection
29 Nov Justice & Home Affairs
Home Office vetoes MPs' request to attend immigration inspection
Request to accompany borders watchdog was denied to "preserve the independence of the inspectorate", select committee told
NAO: Cabinet Office should do more to stop departments competing for the same staff
29 Nov Civil Service Reform
NAO: Cabinet Office should do more to stop departments competing for the same staff
NAO says centre of government should get a grip on pay-differentials and recruitment costs
Calls for major productivity improvements are ‘ludicrous’ warns union chief
29 Nov Economy
Calls for major productivity improvements are ‘ludicrous’ warns union chief
Prospect general secretary says suggestion departments can cover funding shortfalls with new efficiencies is not credible
'Too much was asked' of DHSC in early Covid response, Gove tells inquiry
28 Nov Coronavirus
'Too much was asked' of DHSC in early Covid response, Gove tells inquiry
Can-do spirit was "admirable" but more departments should have been brought into the Covid response sooner, Gove says