PACAC chair tells CSW it is a promising moment for civil service reform, but ministers must play their part too

New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via our colleagues at Dods People

What defines a modern civil servant? Alex Starritt from Apolitical shares his insights

PACAC slams the “absence of safeguards” to ensure prime ministers do not bypass proper cabinet procedures,  and urges government to publish the lessons it has learned from Chilcot Inquiry

A “radical” drive to move departments out of London would help regions adapt following Brexit, say consultants

Simon Case and Katrina Williams join the UK Permanent Representation to the European Union, as government prepares to issue Article 50 notification

Institute for Government report highlights “persistent weaknesses” that cause costly policy churn, prescribing a stronger role for MPs and the centre of government to stop unnecessary changes and secure institutional memory

New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via our colleagues at Dods People

Alexandra Jones set to leave Centre for Cities to take up new role

Watchdog’s anger follows government response to committee’s Grimstone Review findings

Departmental chiefs must work to create an environment that’s good for body and mind

Union calls for independent review of pay as it warns that maintaining a 1% cap on pay rises is “unsustainable”