‘Notwithstanding the breach of international law’: government lawyers told internal market bill within civil service rules
11 Sep 2020 Leadership
‘Notwithstanding the breach of international law’: government lawyers told internal market bill within civil service rules
Message from Jonathan Jones – who has resigned over the plans – relays Simon Case’s view to officials
Government legal chief Jonathan Jones resigns in row over Brexit deal changes
08 Sep 2020 Leadership
Government legal chief Jonathan Jones resigns in row over Brexit deal changes
Government Legal Department head to leave civil service after government prepares to set out legislation that could amend Brexit deal
Harassment of civil servants a 'bigger problem' in Scottish Government than rest of UK, union chief says
03 Sep 2020 Leadership
Harassment of civil servants a 'bigger problem' in Scottish Government than rest of UK, union chief says
Dave Penman tells MSPs dozens of staff in Scotland had complaints about ministers compared with "only a handful" in other nations
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office launched with pledge to lead global action on coronavirus and famine
02 Sep 2020 Leadership
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office launched with pledge to lead global action on coronavirus and famine
DfID acting perm sec Nick Dyer given new role as special envoy for famine prevention and humanitarian affairs after merger
David Sterling stands down after ‘42 years, 199 days’ with NICS
01 Sep 2020 Leadership
David Sterling stands down after ‘42 years, 199 days’ with NICS
Former Cabinet Office ethics chief Sue Gray among candidates to succeed Sterling as head of Northern Ireland Civil Service
DfE perm sec Jonathan Slater sacked over A-Level row
26 Aug 2020 Leadership
DfE perm sec Jonathan Slater sacked over A-Level row
Slater is second senior official to stand down after the qualifications fiasco, while education secretary Gavin Williamson stays on
Ofqual chief Sally Collier quits after exam-grading debacle
25 Aug 2020 Leadership
Ofqual chief Sally Collier quits after exam-grading debacle
Regulator says outgoing boss believes next stage of awarding process will be “better overseen by new leadership”
Leslie Evans ‘very willing’ to answer questions on Alex Salmond staff advice
25 Aug 2020 Leadership
Leslie Evans ‘very willing’ to answer questions on Alex Salmond staff advice
Scottish Government perm sec writes letter to MSPs after controversy surrounding harassment inquiry appearance
Jenkin speaks out over scapegoating of civil servants
21 Aug 2020 Leadership
Jenkin speaks out over scapegoating of civil servants
Chair of parliament’s powerful Liaison Committee says ministerial buck-passing risks hampering government’s effectiveness
Scottish Government was ‘ahead of the pack’ with harassment policy, perm sec says
18 Aug 2020 Leadership
Scottish Government was ‘ahead of the pack’ with harassment policy, perm sec says
But Leslie Evans accepts policy used to investigate complaints against Alex Salmond was "designed as an HR procedure, not a legal instrument"
No.10 urged to clarify who is leading major defence review
13 Aug 2020 Leadership
No.10 urged to clarify who is leading major defence review
Call made as review calls for evidence submission
HMRC announces three new DG appointments
13 Aug 2020 Leadership
HMRC announces three new DG appointments
Senior staff appointments latest in a number of management moves at the department
Where Dominic Cummings is right, and more: seven things we learned in Mark Sedwill’s CSW exit interview
10 Aug 2020 Leadership
Where Dominic Cummings is right, and more: seven things we learned in Mark Sedwill’s CSW exit interview
Sir Mark Sedwill will soon leave the civil service’s top jobs – cabinet secretary, head of the civil service and national security adviser. He has reflected on his time at the top of government with CSW, and here is some of what we found out
Public confidence in government’s handling of coronavirus hit by ‘Dominic Cummings effect’ – study
07 Aug 2020 Leadership
Public confidence in government’s handling of coronavirus hit by ‘Dominic Cummings effect’ – study
Confidence has not recovered since revelations in May, according to report
First Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Department head named
03 Aug 2020 Leadership
First Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Department head named
High commissioner to India Sir Philip Barton will be first to lead the expanded ministry
Latest civil service & public affairs moves — August 3
03 Aug 2020 Leadership
Latest civil service & public affairs moves — August 3
New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via our colleagues at Dods People
Former DfID and FCO official Lindy Cameron to lead National Cyber Security Centre
03 Aug 2020 Leadership
Former DfID and FCO official Lindy Cameron to lead National Cyber Security Centre
Replacement for Ciaran Martin announced
Ex-DfE minister named government’s lead non-executive director
03 Aug 2020 Leadership
Ex-DfE minister named government’s lead non-executive director
Lord Nash to take over role from Sir Ian Cheshire, who has held the post since 2015
BEIS names new permanent secretary
20 Jul 2020 Leadership
BEIS names new permanent secretary
Sarah Munby is government's youngest current perm sec
NICS offers up to £190,000 for new chief to lead post-cash-for-ash reforms
16 Jul 2020 Leadership
NICS offers up to £190,000 for new chief to lead post-cash-for-ash reforms
Boosted salary offered for Northern Ireland Civil Service head who must help ensure the NICS “has the confidence and trust” of the public
PM green lights £250,000 payment to outgoing cabinet secretary Mark Sedwill
09 Jul 2020 Leadership
PM green lights £250,000 payment to outgoing cabinet secretary Mark Sedwill
Civil service head says exit is “entirely amicable” but hostile briefings against officials are "regrettable"
MoJ perm sec Richard Heaton to leave civil service
09 Jul 2020 Leadership
MoJ perm sec Richard Heaton to leave civil service
Heaton becomes latest perm sec to announce departure after 30-year career in Whitehall
Recruitment opens for Sedwill's replacement as cabinet secretary
08 Jul 2020 Leadership
Recruitment opens for Sedwill's replacement as cabinet secretary
Only permanent secretaries and ex-perm secs may apply
Government to pay young people’s wages for six months under Treasury ‘Plan for Jobs’
08 Jul 2020 Leadership
Government to pay young people’s wages for six months under Treasury ‘Plan for Jobs’
Treasury also confirms it still plans to complete a comprehensive spending review to be completed this year despite coronavirus impact