Conservatives seek answers on standards overhaul Exclusive
05 Aug Civil Service Reform
Conservatives seek answers on standards overhaul
Letter to McFadden raises concern that changes could mean "a government of a new political complexion seeking to impose changes on a previous one"
Civil service internship scheme now targets only ‘working class’ applicants
01 Aug Civil Service Reform
Civil service internship scheme now targets only ‘working class’ applicants
Rule change for undergraduate summer programme aims to boost social mobility in the Fast Stream
Civil Service Statistics: Self-declared disability hits record high – and finally matches working population
30 Jul Civil Service Reform
Civil Service Statistics: Self-declared disability hits record high – and finally matches working population
Ethnic minority and LGBO representation also continues to rise
EXCL: Officials give mixed feedback on government's civil service reform agenda Exclusive
30 Jul Civil Service Reform
EXCL: Officials give mixed feedback on government's civil service reform agenda
Civil servants surveyed by Prospect union express ambivalence on government’s overall reform plans, but support for efforts to improve performance
Civil Service Statistics: DWP overtakes MoJ as biggest department
30 Jul Civil Service Reform
Civil Service Statistics: DWP overtakes MoJ as biggest department
Department for Work and Pensions’ overall headcount tops stats bulletin for first time since 2022, although its FTE headcount remains below Ministry of Justice
WFH has 'benefitted civil service and boosted productivity', poll finds
28 Jul Civil Service Reform
WFH has 'benefitted civil service and boosted productivity', poll finds
Civil servants enthusiastic about impact of working from home on productivity
Ofwat to be scrapped: Environment secretary confirms water sector shakeup
22 Jul Civil Service Reform
Ofwat to be scrapped: Environment secretary confirms water sector shakeup
New regulator will also take over responsibility for water functions at Environment Agency, Natural England and Drinking Water Inspectorate
Acoba abolished as McFadden sets out plans for Ethics and Integrity Commission
21 Jul Civil Service Reform
Acoba abolished as McFadden sets out plans for Ethics and Integrity Commission
Committee on Standards in Public Life to become beefed-up commission, while revolving-doors regulator's functions will be split up
Home Office to set up cross-government team to monitor delivery of target to halve VAWG
21 Jul Civil Service Reform
Home Office to set up cross-government team to monitor delivery of target to halve VAWG
Department accepts NAO recommendation and says it is “developing options for this joint team to align with the delivery phase of the upcoming VAWG Strategy”
Deadline for Civil Service Awards nominations extended
18 Jul Civil Service Reform
Deadline for Civil Service Awards nominations extended
This year's awards include a 20th anniversary special Lifetime Achievement Award
Civil Society Covenant: Government promises to 'respect, support and listen' to third sector
17 Jul Civil Service Reform
Civil Society Covenant: Government promises to 'respect, support and listen' to third sector
Newly published covenant aims to "reset relationship" between government and civil society
Treasury hikes threshold for when new salaries require senior minister's approval
15 Jul Civil Service Reform
Treasury hikes threshold for when new salaries require senior minister's approval
Top-level pay controls guidance update also includes new exceptions
The Alternative People Survey: Departments lack capability and capacity to deliver on priorities, civil servants warn
09 Jul Civil Service Reform
The Alternative People Survey: Departments lack capability and capacity to deliver on priorities, civil servants warn
Officials tell CSW-Re:State survey they know what their department's priorities are, but express concern about having the right resources to deliver on them
Plaque unveiled in memory of first female civil servant
08 Jul Civil Service Reform
Plaque unveiled in memory of first female civil servant
Jeanie Senior's appointment in 1873 was 'fiercely resisted', but she challenged establishment thinking around workhouses in her role as an inspector of education of girls
NHS 10-year plan sets out blueprint for redesigned centre
03 Jul Civil Service Reform
NHS 10-year plan sets out blueprint for redesigned centre
Centre of the system in Whitehall "will be smaller, more agile, and focused on developing strategic frameworks and building partnerships"
‘Unworkable’: Former senior civil servants question new public speaking rules
27 Jun Civil Service Reform
‘Unworkable’: Former senior civil servants question new public speaking rules
Former Ofsted chief and outgoing IFS director raise concerns about the new guidance
Ministers sign charter pledging extra support for terminally ill civil servants
27 Jun Civil Service Reform
Ministers sign charter pledging extra support for terminally ill civil servants
Civil service commits to give staff who are dying "the security of work, peace of mind and the right to choose the best course of action for themselves"
Scottish Government civil servants ‘won’t be disciplined’ for not attending office
27 Jun Civil Service Reform
Scottish Government civil servants ‘won’t be disciplined’ for not attending office
But senior official says using non-corporate messaging apps for government business is a disciplinary issue
New rules on officials speaking in public will have 'chilling effect' – IfG
26 Jun Civil Service Reform
New rules on officials speaking in public will have 'chilling effect' – IfG
Think tank says internal government guidance banning senior officials from speaking at certain events will lead to worse policy and decision making
Ex-No.10 Policy Unit head Munira Mirza to play key role in think tank targeting 'Whitehall bureaucracy'
26 Jun Civil Service Reform
Ex-No.10 Policy Unit head Munira Mirza to play key role in think tank targeting 'Whitehall bureaucracy'
Fix Britain says "HR culture and bureaucracy of Whitehall" and rise in judicial reviews are among "factors that prevent functionality" in government
Headcount, collaboration and WFH: New Scottish Government perm sec Joe Griffin sets out vision
25 Jun Civil Service Reform
Headcount, collaboration and WFH: New Scottish Government perm sec Joe Griffin sets out vision
Griffin sets out desire for smaller workforce and explains reasoning behind new hybrid working policy
Treasury working with departments to build integrated finance system
24 Jun Civil Service Reform
Treasury working with departments to build integrated finance system
Tech will give HMT and departments real-time shared understanding of their performance against budgets and objectives
Hybrid working: 60% in office is Scottish Government’s ‘ultimate aim’
24 Jun Civil Service Reform
Hybrid working: 60% in office is Scottish Government’s ‘ultimate aim’
FoI documents reveal Scottish Government's office and home-working plans
Ex-cab sec Simon Case: It's 'absolutely right' to cut civil service headcount
23 Jun Civil Service Reform
Ex-cab sec Simon Case: It's 'absolutely right' to cut civil service headcount
Former head of the civil service also confirms he won't be writing a memoir