Starmer: Sue Gray was ‘wrong person’ for chief of staff job
27 Jun HR

Starmer: Sue Gray was ‘wrong person’ for chief of staff job

PM also expresses regret over 'island of strangers' speech
by Tevye Markson
Emran Mian named as new DSIT perm sec
01 Jul HR
Emran Mian named as new DSIT perm sec
MHCLG seeks 10% headcount reduction over SR25 period
01 Jul HR
MHCLG seeks 10% headcount reduction over SR25 period
First app version of GOV.UK website launches
01 Jul Digital, Data & Technology
First app version of GOV.UK website launches
DSIT estimates 62% of tasks done by lowest-grade officials could be automated
29 May Civil Service Reform
DSIT estimates 62% of tasks done by lowest-grade officials could be automated
FoI docs, uncovered by Politico, say none of the work done by the most senior civil servants, on the other hand, is routine
Attorney General’s Office names new deputy head
28 May HR
Attorney General’s Office names new deputy head
Michael Padfield previously led AGO’s domestic law team and served as general counsel in No.10
Home Office seeks 'AI infrastructure delivery partner'
28 May Commercial
Home Office seeks 'AI infrastructure delivery partner'
Multimillion-pound contract will support creation of a centralised service to help guide officials through the process of deploying AI
Cabinet Office appoints lead non-exec
28 May HR
Cabinet Office appoints lead non-exec
Two non-exec appointments made after exodus last summer
DWP taskforce hits £1bn savings milestone by spotting overpayments
27 May Fraud, Error Debt & Grants
DWP taskforce hits £1bn savings milestone by spotting overpayments
Universal Credit Targeted Case Review team is projected to save £13.6bn by 2030 by correcting errors
Dad and son convicted for assaults on Environment Agency staff
27 May Energy & Environment
Dad and son convicted for assaults on Environment Agency staff
Anglers ordered to pay £12,000 in fines and costs after fracas following fishing-licence checks
Scottish Government launches evaluation-and-appraisal centre
27 May Analysis
Scottish Government launches evaluation-and-appraisal centre
Creation of the centre recognises key role the two processes play in effective decision making, minister says
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – 27 May
27 May HR
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – 27 May
Appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via Dods People
DWP perm sec says MPs should not worry about work coach shortages
23 May Civil Service Reform
DWP perm sec says MPs should not worry about work coach shortages
Peter Schofield and the department's new jobs and careers service chief exec set out efforts to ease work coach pressures
FCDO’s £450m maintenance backlog ‘could take a decade to fix’
23 May Foreign Affairs
FCDO’s £450m maintenance backlog ‘could take a decade to fix’
National Audit Office urges department to consider reducing the number of overseas bases and leasing properties
Civil servants to get 3.25% pay rise
22 May HR
Civil servants to get 3.25% pay rise
Unions warn 2025-2026 pay remit guidance won't address skills shortages or historic earnings erosion
Sentencing review calls for investment in Probation Service to boost 'capacity and resilience'
22 May Justice & Home Affairs
Sentencing review calls for investment in Probation Service to boost 'capacity and resilience'
David Gauke sets out recommendations to tackle prison capacity crisis
One Login security concerns have been addressed, minister says
22 May Security & Defence
One Login security concerns have been addressed, minister says
Concerns that the sign-in system is “carrying a high level of risk” are "outdated", online safety minister says
Cabinet Office names next civil service reform DG
22 May Civil Service Reform
Cabinet Office names next civil service reform DG
Janet Hughes will move from Defra, where she is director of the Future Farming and Countryside Programme
Government needs to give more clarity on 'missions', MPs told
21 May Civil Service Reform
Government needs to give more clarity on 'missions', MPs told
Inquiry hears doubts that departments are configured to deliver on Starmer’s cross-cutting ambitions
DESNZ seeks 'exemplary science communicator' to become chief scientist
21 May Energy & Environment
DESNZ seeks 'exemplary science communicator' to become chief scientist
Successful candidate will succeed Paul Monks, who is leaving for the British Geological Survey
Civil service union to seek £18-per-hour minimum as conference backs new strike strategy
21 May Civil Service Reform
Civil service union to seek £18-per-hour minimum as conference backs new strike strategy
PCS to also oppose "tap on the shoulder" method for selecting people to leave jobs, calling this a “recipe for discrimination”
Departments to set 10-year budgets for research and development
20 May Science & Engineering
Departments to set 10-year budgets for research and development
Science minister Patrick Vallance confirms plans to support long-term funding for certain R&D activities
Perm sec-level job created to lead government comms as Simon Baugh departs
20 May Civil Service Reform
Perm sec-level job created to lead government comms as Simon Baugh departs
Director of government comms will “play pivotal role in overseeing major reform of how UK government communicates with the public”, advert says
MoD breaks ground on site for 1,100 staff in Blackpool
20 May Security & Defence
MoD breaks ground on site for 1,100 staff in Blackpool
The Talbot Gateway site will be the new home for Defence Business Services in the region
Ex-cab sec and politicians share ideas to reform the state as think tank rebrands
19 May Civil Service Reform
Ex-cab sec and politicians share ideas to reform the state as think tank rebrands
Re:State – previously Reform – publishes essay collection in which Mark Sedwill calls for "sustained political will, coherent leadership and a clear strategy"
Joined-up data and multi-disciplinary teams: DfE sets out how it is driving cross-government work on opportunities mission
19 May Civil Service Reform
Joined-up data and multi-disciplinary teams: DfE sets out how it is driving cross-government work on opportunities mission
DfE delivers update on how it is embedding mission-focused approach to improving outcomes for children, including governance and spending review tweaks
Legal Aid Agency cyberattack: 'Large amount' of personal data exposed
19 May Security & Defence
Legal Aid Agency cyberattack: 'Large amount' of personal data exposed
Agency takes digital service down after data including addresses and criminal records compromised
Departments ‘struggling to keep pace’ with reducing violence against women and girls
16 May Justice & Home Affairs
Departments ‘struggling to keep pace’ with reducing violence against women and girls
Public Accounts Committee says Home Office needs to lead “urgent and coordinated action” across government to deliver on mission