PM’s standards adviser pushes for ‘considerably greater authority’ after flat refurb row
12 Jan 2022 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