White applicants to Fast Stream three times more likely to be successful than black candidates
25 Jan Civil Service Reform
White applicants to Fast Stream three times more likely to be successful than black candidates
Candidates from black backgrounds had a success rate of one in 143 compared to 1 in 44 for white applicants
Minister quits over BEIS and Treasury fraud failings
25 Jan Civil Service Reform
Minister quits over BEIS and Treasury fraud failings
Cross-government efficiency chief Agnew says he couldn’t get officials to "lift their game"
PM's standards adviser to get bigger team after flat refurb row
21 Jan Civil Service Reform
PM's standards adviser to get bigger team after flat refurb row
Cabinet office perm sec Alex Chisholm confirms expansion following Geidt’s call for “greater authority and independence”
Treasury’s Darlington office could move to new site within three years
18 Jan Civil Service Reform
Treasury’s Darlington office could move to new site within three years
There are expected to be 1,500 new civil service staff in Darlington by 2025
Perm secs push back at proposals for government chief risk officer
14 Jan Civil Service Reform
Perm secs push back at proposals for government chief risk officer
Cabinet Office chief Chisholm warns move could dilute accounting officer responsibility; DHSC boss Wormald says remit would be too big
Government ‘careless’ in upholding standards, watchdog warns
12 Jan Civil Service Reform
Government ‘careless’ in upholding standards, watchdog warns
Lord Evans said the government system for ensuring compliance with standards is “very weak” and needs overhauling
PM’s standards adviser pushes for ‘considerably greater authority’ after flat refurb row
12 Jan Civil Service Reform
PM’s standards adviser pushes for ‘considerably greater authority’ after flat refurb row
Lord Geidt also says Cabinet Office’s approach to his investigation “shook his confidence” in the system
FCDO morale at ‘rock bottom’ as government denies 10% staff cuts planned
17 Dec 2021 Civil Service Reform
FCDO morale at ‘rock bottom’ as government denies 10% staff cuts planned
Unions condemn "mixed messages" after an email sent to officials said there would be cuts and voluntary redundancy schemes
Cab sec acknowledges civil service’s science skills shortfall
26 Nov 2021 Civil Service Reform
Cab sec acknowledges civil service’s science skills shortfall
Simon Case pledges to “recruit more Kate Binghams” after former Vaccine Taskforce boss’s criticisms
'Highly opaque' SCS recruitment needs urgent reform, report says
08 Nov 2021 Civil Service Reform
'Highly opaque' SCS recruitment needs urgent reform, report says
Limited oversight of internal appointments a "powerful incentive" not to advertise jobs externally, Policy Exchange say
HMRC: Digitised income tax will not require paid-for software for ‘straightforward tax affairs’, minister claims
03 Nov 2021 Civil Service Reform
HMRC: Digitised income tax will not require paid-for software for ‘straightforward tax affairs’, minister claims
The department expects a ‘competitive market’ for providers, including various free options
Government to focus on moving out of 'high cost' offices in new estate plan
03 Nov 2021 Civil Service Reform
Government to focus on moving out of 'high cost' offices in new estate plan
Minister reveals renewed focus for property following Spending Review
Treasury can’t define ‘non-frontline civil servant’ despite job cuts plan Exclusive
28 Oct 2021 Civil Service Reform
Treasury can’t define ‘non-frontline civil servant’ despite job cuts plan
Union threatens strike action over 'false distinctions' on operational staff
Budget 2021: Evaluation fund launched as departments agree new priority outcomes
27 Oct 2021 Civil Service Reform
Budget 2021: Evaluation fund launched as departments agree new priority outcomes
Treasury pledges to plug evidence gaps as it publishes new priority outcomes
Budget 2021: Red Book reveals civil service headcount cuts for ‘non-frontline’ staff
27 Oct 2021 Civil Service Reform
Budget 2021: Red Book reveals civil service headcount cuts for ‘non-frontline’ staff
Move comes as part of plans to unlock 5% efficiency savings
Civil service must embrace change or risk losing public trust, Simon Case warns
15 Oct 2021 Civil Service Reform
Civil service must embrace change or risk losing public trust, Simon Case warns
Cabinet secretary also uses Newcastle speech to flag need for officials to “rocket boost” their data skills
Civil servants are working from home to save on lunch costs, claims minister
13 Oct 2021 Civil Service Reform
Civil servants are working from home to save on lunch costs, claims minister
Latest salvo comes despite No.10 confirming “steady return” of officials to workplaces
Think tank backs call for civil service ‘compliance function’ after Greensill scandal
08 Oct 2021 Civil Service Reform
Think tank backs call for civil service ‘compliance function’ after Greensill scandal
IfG says perm secs should lead a culture change in departments following Boardman Review recommendations
Barclay urged to address 'frustratingly slow' progress on pay reform
04 Oct 2021 Civil Service Reform
Barclay urged to address 'frustratingly slow' progress on pay reform
Prospect trade union calls for a meeting with the new Cabinet Office minister
Civil service reformer Michael Gove named housing secretary in PM's reshuffle
16 Sep 2021 Civil Service Reform
Civil service reformer Michael Gove named housing secretary in PM's reshuffle
Moves also include Dominic Raab moving from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to the Ministry of Justice
Labour warns moving civil service jobs won’t level up the nation
12 Aug 2021 Civil Service Reform
Labour warns moving civil service jobs won’t level up the nation
Shadow cabinet member Lisa Nandy says ministers need to invest in boosting local opportunities
Scottish Government sticks with homeworking advice as restrictions lift
09 Aug 2021 Civil Service Reform
Scottish Government sticks with homeworking advice as restrictions lift
Employers are also encouraged to move towards a hybrid model in the longer term
Cabinet Office eyes ‘geographical capability map’ for civil servants
04 Aug 2021 Civil Service Reform
Cabinet Office eyes ‘geographical capability map’ for civil servants
Idea inspired by the Places for Growth relocation programme is longlisted as part of Dragons' Den-style data challenge for departmental staff
Legacy tech: Half of government’s £5bn annual IT spend dedicated to ‘keeping the lights on’
28 Jul 2021 Civil Service Reform
Legacy tech: Half of government’s £5bn annual IT spend dedicated to ‘keeping the lights on’
Report identifies continued prevalence of ageing tech as one of the major challenges facing the civil service’s digital ambitions