Generalist scheme axed in Fast Stream revamp Exclusive
06 Oct 2023 Civil Service Reform
Generalist scheme axed in Fast Stream revamp
Grad programme pathway is split into individual policy and operational delivery schemes
Equality and diversity jobs to be reviewed in job cuts drive
03 Oct 2023 Civil Service Reform
Equality and diversity jobs to be reviewed in job cuts drive
Hunt says breaking down barriers to diversity should be "everyone’s job, not a box to be ticked by hiring a diversity manager"
Hunt announces civil service headcount cap
02 Oct 2023 Civil Service Reform
Hunt announces civil service headcount cap
Chancellor says civil service expansion will be “frozen” and plans drawn up to return civil service headcount to pre-pandemic levels
Ministers name ALBs targeted for 5% savings reviews
26 Sep 2023 Civil Service Reform
Ministers name ALBs targeted for 5% savings reviews
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, UK Health Security Agency and Crown Prosecution Service among bodies set for review
Unions slam Frost's 'scandalous' attack on 'net-zero fanatic' civil servants
25 Sep 2023 Civil Service Reform
Unions slam Frost's 'scandalous' attack on 'net-zero fanatic' civil servants
Unions have rejected accusations that the civil service is holding back the government and needs reform
Government has taken 'no tangible steps' to strengthen Acoba, international body says
25 Aug 2023 Civil Service Reform
Government has taken 'no tangible steps' to strengthen Acoba, international body says
Anti-corruption organisation GRECO salutes strengthened role of PM’s ethics adviser, however
New government department created by mistake Exclusive
21 Aug 2023 Civil Service Reform
New government department created by mistake
The curious case of the government department that wasn't
Deloitte gets new £16m contract to work on government login system
21 Aug 2023 Civil Service Reform
Deloitte gets new £16m contract to work on government login system
Deloitte wins another deal to provide skills and assistance for One Login project, which will be used throughout departments
Cabinet sub-committees 'not effective', ex-education secretary claims
17 Aug 2023 Civil Service Reform
Cabinet sub-committees 'not effective', ex-education secretary claims
Former education secretary Estelle Morris criticises the conventional approach to cross-departmental working
Real terms-pay drops again, with SCS pay nosediving by 26% since 2010
08 Aug 2023 Civil Service Reform
Real terms-pay drops again, with SCS pay nosediving by 26% since 2010
Civil servants’ average real-terms pay fell at each grade for a second year running
Civil service grows again as diversity indicators hit record highs
02 Aug 2023 Civil Service Reform
Civil service grows again as diversity indicators hit record highs
Latest civil service statistics see big increase in proportion of officials with a declared disability, alongside upticks in other diversity metrics
Treasury publishes new efficiency guidance for civil servants
31 Jul 2023 Civil Service Reform
Treasury publishes new efficiency guidance for civil servants
Institute for Government praises “more sophisticated approach”