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
Covid Inquiry: Chief scientific adviser Angela McLean dubbed Sunak ‘Dr Death’
20 Oct 2023 Coronavirus
Covid Inquiry: Chief scientific adviser Angela McLean dubbed Sunak ‘Dr Death’
Texts also reveal expletive-filled exchange about fellow scientist as infections began to rise in autumn 2020
Ofqual might not get permanent chief until 2025, education secretary warns
20 Oct 2023 Education
Ofqual might not get permanent chief until 2025, education secretary warns
Gillian Keegan tells MPs she plans to appoint an interim replacement for Jo Saxton for up to a year
Ex-Electoral Commission chief elected Civil Service Club chair
20 Oct 2023 Culture
Ex-Electoral Commission chief elected Civil Service Club chair
Peter Wardle says club has "bounced back after the Covid lockdown as the social hub for all civil servants"
DLUHC perm sec: Devolution will ‘suffer’ because of councils in crisis
19 Oct 2023 Local & Devolved
DLUHC perm sec: Devolution will ‘suffer’ because of councils in crisis
Sarah Healey says government interventions are a “signal” local authorities need to improve before greater powers are rolled out
Harriet Harman to chair parliament's Standards Committee
19 Oct 2023 Politics & Constitution
Harriet Harman to chair parliament's Standards Committee
"Mother of the House" succeeds Chris Bryant after Labour reshuffle, as Liam Byrne chairs business committee
Government commits to more transparency over job relocation programmes
19 Oct 2023 Civil Service Reform
Government commits to more transparency over job relocation programmes
But PACAC says response to its report fails to clarify government’s aims and doesn't address consistency concerns
Defra hires conflict resolution firm after bullying cases soar
19 Oct 2023 Commercial
Defra hires conflict resolution firm after bullying cases soar
Firm will help department to support colleagues “through difficult times”
GDS helping departments remove 'offending content' after 'racist language' audit
19 Oct 2023 Communications
GDS helping departments remove 'offending content' after 'racist language' audit
GDS search of GOV.UK publications was ordered after old DWP guidance was found to contain racist slur
Cash boost and ambition needed to improve UK infrastructure, advisers say
18 Oct 2023 Analysis
Cash boost and ambition needed to improve UK infrastructure, advisers say
UK is at a “pivotal moment... to make a major difference to this country’s future", but must “get on with it”, commission says
UK 'could become corrupt' if departments don't take transparency seriously, watchdog warns
18 Oct 2023 Civil Service Reform
UK 'could become corrupt' if departments don't take transparency seriously, watchdog warns
CSPL chair Jonathan Evans says adhering to standards for publishing reports related to lobbying is "not a priority"
DHSC details £700m NHS plans to counter unsafe concrete
18 Oct 2023 Health & Social Care
DHSC details £700m NHS plans to counter unsafe concrete
Second perm sec Shona Dunn tells MPs four-year RAAC bill is “likely” to rise if capital contingency spending is prioritised
'No.10 always at war with someone': Memo reveals officials' frustrations during Covid response
17 Oct 2023 Coronavirus
'No.10 always at war with someone': Memo reveals officials' frustrations during Covid response
Helen MacNamara describes “explosions of new people causing chaos” and “fights over ownership” during pandemic
Plans progress for redevelopment of crumbling Belfast departmental HQ
17 Oct 2023 Local & Devolved
Plans progress for redevelopment of crumbling Belfast departmental HQ
£25m Stormont scheme would create new facilities for Northern Ireland Civil Service Sports Association
Watchdog praises 'speed' of Homes for Ukraine scheme delivery but warns of data gaps
17 Oct 2023 Analysis
Watchdog praises 'speed' of Homes for Ukraine scheme delivery but warns of data gaps
NAO says decisions by DLUHC have “inhibited its understanding of how the scheme is operating", including numbers who have become homeless
HMRC shift workers in line for 7.5% pay boost after strike vote
17 Oct 2023 HR
HMRC shift workers in line for 7.5% pay boost after strike vote
Officials working in Inland Pre-Clearance secure “shift worker” recognition
Braverman appoints new anti-slavery commissioner after 18-month void
16 Oct 2023 HR
Braverman appoints new anti-slavery commissioner after 18-month void
The role has been vacant since Dame Sara Thornton stepped down in April 2022
Plans for Birmingham hub ‘alive and well’
16 Oct 2023 HR
Plans for Birmingham hub ‘alive and well’
Oliver Dowden confirms commitment to fund third Birmingham hub after “terminating” original plans
Arrogance among officials compromised Covid response, nudge unit boss claims
16 Oct 2023 Coronavirus
Arrogance among officials compromised Covid response, nudge unit boss claims
Government advisers accused of being reluctant to learn from other countries, inquiry documents show
Martyn Oliver confirmed as next Ofsted chief inspector
16 Oct 2023 Education
Martyn Oliver confirmed as next Ofsted chief inspector
Academy trust leader has pledged to champion children and make Ofsted more compassionate
‘I cannot cope with this’: Covid Inquiry messages show cab sec’s despair at policy flip-flops
13 Oct 2023 Coronavirus
‘I cannot cope with this’: Covid Inquiry messages show cab sec’s despair at policy flip-flops
Simon Case WhatsApps say government “looks like a terrible, tragic joke” and PM’s partner “is real person in charge”
Auditor KPMG hit with ‘record’ £21m fine for Carillion failings
13 Oct 2023 Commercial
Auditor KPMG hit with ‘record’ £21m fine for Carillion failings
Scrutiny of collapsed outsourcer’s finances was “very bad, over an extended period”, boss admits
Covid Inquiry: Requests for science advice 'chaotic and poorly formulated'
13 Oct 2023 Coronavirus
Covid Inquiry: Requests for science advice 'chaotic and poorly formulated'
"The formulation of science commissioning from the centre got quite chaotic for quite some time," former GO-Science chief says
FCDO seeks chief scientist with 'ability to inspire in times of crisis'
13 Oct 2023 HR
FCDO seeks chief scientist with 'ability to inspire in times of crisis'
Chief scientific adviser will ensure policy on food insecurity, gender inequality and pandemic preparedness is informed by "high-quality research"
Scottish Government agency kicks off four-day working week pilot
12 Oct 2023 HR
Scottish Government agency kicks off four-day working week pilot
Chief exec says 32-hour week matches agency's values of being "bold and ambitious"