Regulation ‘too often the default response’ to policy problems, report warns
18 Mar Civil Service Reform
Regulation ‘too often the default response’ to policy problems, report warns
Re:State report calls for sweeping reforms to regulatory system, including returning the brief to the Cabinet Office
Minister: Wholesale replacement of perm sec cadre is 'for the birds'
17 Mar Civil Service Reform
Minister: Wholesale replacement of perm sec cadre is 'for the birds'
Cabinet Office minister responds to reports a Reform UK government would swap the current crop of perm secs for people “more likely to implement" its policies
Maude unpacks ‘challenges’ of quango-reduction
11 Mar Civil Service Reform
Maude unpacks ‘challenges’ of quango-reduction
Former Cabinet Office minister tells MPs coalition-era drive “underestimated opposition from House of Lords”
MPs express doubts over plan to halve consultancy spend
11 Mar Civil Service Reform
MPs express doubts over plan to halve consultancy spend
Public Accounts Committee warns of inconsistent data on consultancy spending across government
Darren Jones: Digital ID will provide foundation for modern public services
11 Mar Civil Service Reform
Darren Jones: Digital ID will provide foundation for modern public services
Chief secretary to PM says Digital ID can save tens of millions of pounds each year by reducing need for call centres and paperwork
‘Excellent choice’: Six ex-cab secs back Antonia Romeo pick
23 Feb Civil Service Reform
‘Excellent choice’: Six ex-cab secs back Antonia Romeo pick
Former civil service bosses praise Romeo’s track record after Starmer appoints her to top job
‘I will stand up strongly for the civil service’: Antonia Romeo delivers first message to officials
20 Feb Civil Service Reform
‘I will stand up strongly for the civil service’: Antonia Romeo delivers first message to officials
"I want us to be known for excellence in delivery", new cabinet secretary tells civil servants
Antonia Romeo appointed as cabinet secretary
19 Feb Civil Service Reform
Antonia Romeo appointed as cabinet secretary
Home Office perm sec takes up top role with immediate effect, following Sir Chris Wormald's departure last week
Wormald departure: Gus O’Donnell criticises ‘shabby’ briefings from No.10
13 Feb Civil Service Reform
Wormald departure: Gus O’Donnell criticises ‘shabby’ briefings from No.10
Former cabinet secretary calls on Starmer to “get a grip” on his special advisers as head of civil service exits government
Treasury aiming to reduce micromanagement of departments
12 Feb Civil Service Reform
Treasury aiming to reduce micromanagement of departments
Plus, James Bowler suggests smaller department will aid career progression
Government efficiency plans could be more ambitious, says NAO boss
11 Feb Civil Service Reform
Government efficiency plans could be more ambitious, says NAO boss
Davies adds that SR25 efficiency plans are “more soundly based" than previous efforts
Culture change at DWP too slow, committee chair warns
06 Feb Civil Service Reform
Culture change at DWP too slow, committee chair warns
Work and Pensions Committee chair says there is a "culture of complacency" at the department