PM answers Geidt’s call for explanation over Partygate fine
01 Jun 2022 Leadership
PM answers Geidt’s call for explanation over Partygate fine
The PM's standards adviser had raised concern about Boris Johnson’s failure to rule on whether he has breached the Ministerial Code
Welsh Government names Tim Moss as chief operating officer
01 Jun 2022 Leadership
Welsh Government names Tim Moss as chief operating officer
Moss moves from Intellectual Property Office
Cabinet secretary told of new Partygate gathering in PM's No.10 flat
30 May 2022 Leadership
Cabinet secretary told of new Partygate gathering in PM's No.10 flat
The event, alleged to have taken place in the evening of Boris Johnson's birthday, would have broken Covid regulations at the time
CCS creates new £194k chief commercial officer role
30 May 2022 Leadership
CCS creates new £194k chief commercial officer role
Government Commercial Organisation boss will lead new directorate and deputise for chief exec Simon Tse
Government leaders 'must bear responsibility' for Partygate culture: Gray report published
25 May 2022 Leadership
Government leaders 'must bear responsibility' for Partygate culture: Gray report published
Report says senior leadership at the centre, both political and official, "must bear responsibility" for culture which allowed events to go ahead
Minister insists Boris Johnson believed lockdown drinks in leaked photo was a work event
24 May 2022 Leadership
Minister insists Boris Johnson believed lockdown drinks in leaked photo was a work event
Transport secretary Grant Shapps defends as photos increase pressure over Partygate scandal
Foreign Office perm sec urged to resign over Afghanistan evacuation ‘disaster’
24 May 2022 Leadership
Foreign Office perm sec urged to resign over Afghanistan evacuation ‘disaster’
Philip Barton and Dominic Raab slammed for “deep failures of leadership” and failure to record decisions
BEIS offers £160k for second perm sec to oversee 'high-stakes' programmes
23 May 2022 Leadership
BEIS offers £160k for second perm sec to oversee 'high-stakes' programmes
Role has been created to "increase the scope and capacity of senior leadership", perm sec says
Job cuts without vision could lead to all-round poorer public service, ex-DExEU perm sec warns
20 May 2022 Leadership
Job cuts without vision could lead to all-round poorer public service, ex-DExEU perm sec warns
Philip Rycroft highlights enduring need for post-Brexit roles as he questions if plan is “well thought through”
'Difficult decisions' ahead, warn civil service chiefs as Rees-Mogg insists job cuts are 'not an attack' Exclusive
20 May 2022 Leadership
'Difficult decisions' ahead, warn civil service chiefs as Rees-Mogg insists job cuts are 'not an attack'
Decision to cut civil service numbers by 91,000 was “not taken lightly”, Simon Case and Alex Chisholm say
‘Lack of clarity’ over anti-corruption rules a problem, says watchdog as Grenfell inquiry DG rapped for breach
17 May 2022 Leadership
‘Lack of clarity’ over anti-corruption rules a problem, says watchdog as Grenfell inquiry DG rapped for breach
Acoba also slams hospital trust’s ‘unacceptable’ conduct in separate breach of the rules
Former DCMS perm sec takes on UK Debt Management Office role
06 May 2022 Leadership
Former DCMS perm sec takes on UK Debt Management Office role
Sue Owen’s appointment as non-exec chair of advisory board marks return to DMO after 16 years
Vaccine Taskforce boss drafted in to deal with HRT crisis
03 May 2022 Leadership
Vaccine Taskforce boss drafted in to deal with HRT crisis
Madelaine McTernan will focus on resolving supply-chain issues affecting some products
Ex-civil service head questions plans for large-scale staff cuts
03 May 2022 Leadership
Ex-civil service head questions plans for large-scale staff cuts
Lord Kerslake says huge challenges require “right-sized” workforce as former civil service chief exec Manzoni issues caution over skills gaps
'Our teams are working flat out': Rycroft intervenes in work-from-home row
29 Apr 2022 Leadership
'Our teams are working flat out': Rycroft intervenes in work-from-home row
Passport Office head's work location has "zero bearing" on delays at the agency, perm sec says
Cab sec Simon Case warns PM against work-from-home 'scare tactics'
26 Apr 2022 Leadership
Cab sec Simon Case warns PM against work-from-home 'scare tactics'
Head of civil service tells Johnson that Jacob Rees-Mogg’s latest drive is “unwise”
Rees-Mogg names Brexit Opportunities Unit head, 10 months after recruitment opens
21 Apr 2022 Leadership
Rees-Mogg names Brexit Opportunities Unit head, 10 months after recruitment opens
Minister also promises government will 'reform' Northern Ireland Protocol if the EU will not
PPE procurement decisions were ‘rational and defensible’, DHSC perm sec says
21 Apr 2022 Leadership
PPE procurement decisions were ‘rational and defensible’, DHSC perm sec says
Sir Chris Wormald says pandemic procurement processes were correct based on the evidence at the time
Department for Education offers £145k for next COO
05 Apr 2022 Leadership
Department for Education offers £145k for next COO
Perm sec Susan Acland-Hood says department wants someone with a passion to transform lives
Former ethics chief apologises for attending Cabinet Office lockdown party
04 Apr 2022 Leadership
Former ethics chief apologises for attending Cabinet Office lockdown party
Helen MacNamara says sorry for her "error of judgement" in attending leaving drinks
PACAC backs Sir Robert Chote for Statistics Authority chair role
04 Apr 2022 Leadership
PACAC backs Sir Robert Chote for Statistics Authority chair role
Committee says it is satisfied that Chote is suitable for the post but raises concerns over lack of diversity in application process
Former government ethics chief 'fined' over Cabinet Office lockdown karaoke party
04 Apr 2022 Leadership
Former government ethics chief 'fined' over Cabinet Office lockdown karaoke party
Helen MacNamara was responsible for ensuring the highest standards within government at the time
Digital and data expertise are becoming must-haves for promotion, says Fast Stream head
04 Apr 2022 Leadership
Digital and data expertise are becoming must-haves for promotion, says Fast Stream head
Sonia Pawson tells conference technical skills and understanding will soon be non-negotiable attributes for progression to senior civil service roles
Barclays director named as government’s lead NED
01 Apr 2022 Leadership
Barclays director named as government’s lead NED
Lord John Nash stands down from role of lead non-exec director more than a year early