Cabinet Office accused of ‘vagueness’ and ‘boosterism’ on civil service jobs relocations
27 Jul 2023 Economy
Cabinet Office accused of ‘vagueness’ and ‘boosterism’ on civil service jobs relocations
Plans for new hubs should be placed under review until there is clarity on remote-working rules and headcount reductions, MPs say
High Court backs unions challenging ‘strike-breaking’ legislation
14 Jul 2023 Economy
High Court backs unions challenging ‘strike-breaking’ legislation
Judge rules business department did not consult properly on Kwarteng-led changes to aid the use of agency workers
Departments ‘not taking siloed approach’ to net zero, perm sec insists
16 Jun 2023 Economy
Departments ‘not taking siloed approach’ to net zero, perm sec insists
However DESNZ boss Jeremy Pocklington tells MPs seven key sectors targeted for innovation would benefit from “a clearer lead”
Hunt announces ‘most ambitious public sector productivity review ever’
13 Jun 2023 Economy
Hunt announces ‘most ambitious public sector productivity review ever’
Treasury will be an "enabler of reform" as ministers follow path to growth trodden by Thatcher, chancellor says
Sunak and Biden launch ‘Atlantic Declaration’ economic-security partnership
09 Jun 2023 Economy
Sunak and Biden launch ‘Atlantic Declaration’ economic-security partnership
Labour says plans – which include car batteries and nuclear power – fall short of government’s promised trade deal
EXCL: Efficiency review finds higher savings target ‘not realistic’ as inflation bites
06 Jun 2023 Economy
EXCL: Efficiency review finds higher savings target ‘not realistic’ as inflation bites
Alex Chisholm says he is “confident” departments will meet 5% target, despite inflation pressures and demands from new government
Whitehall ‘not moving fast enough’ on product-safety reform
12 May 2023 Economy
Whitehall ‘not moving fast enough’ on product-safety reform
Public Accounts Committee chair voices concerns about pace of progress with 2021 review
DfE minister admits ‘challenge’ of Spring Budget childcare offer
09 May 2023 Economy
DfE minister admits ‘challenge’ of Spring Budget childcare offer
Expansion of 30-hours-a-week entitlement requires renaissance in recruitment, Claire Coutinho tells MPs
DWP staff at 13 jobcentres to strike in May
18 Apr 2023 Economy
DWP staff at 13 jobcentres to strike in May
Walkouts will disrupt "ill-thought-out plans" for strict Universal Credit pilot and support PCS's campaign for better pay, union says
Civil service unions vow to ramp up strikes after 'insulting' 4.5% pay offer
14 Apr 2023 Economy
Civil service unions vow to ramp up strikes after 'insulting' 4.5% pay offer
Sub-inflation offer is dubbed “unconscionable” and out of step with awards agreed with other public sector workers
ONS blames civil service strikes for ‘flatlining’ economic growth
13 Apr 2023 Economy
ONS blames civil service strikes for ‘flatlining’ economic growth
Public sector industrial action offsets boosts in construction and retail sectors, data shows
Industrial strategy ‘chopping and changing’ needs to stop, MPs told
22 Mar 2023 Economy
Industrial strategy ‘chopping and changing’ needs to stop, MPs told
Post-Budget analysis session hears UK’s lack of long-term strategic approach to growth is a major problem