PACAC launches inquiry into Greensill lobbying scandal
15 Apr Politics & Constitution
PACAC launches inquiry into Greensill lobbying scandal
Pickles warns of “much wider implications” if Cabinet Office cannot detail approvals given for officials’ second jobs
Soon-to-retire officials stand in the way of tackling 'cronyism', senior MP says amid Greensill scandal
12 Apr Politics & Constitution
Soon-to-retire officials stand in the way of tackling 'cronyism', senior MP says amid Greensill scandal
Civil servants and politicians nearing the end of government careers "don't want to have the conversation", Bernard Jenkin says
Treasury publishes Rishi Sunak’s text messages to David Cameron in Greensill lobbying row
09 Apr Politics & Constitution
Treasury publishes Rishi Sunak’s text messages to David Cameron in Greensill lobbying row
Chancellor ‘pushed officials to explore options’ messages reveal, but no support was agreed
Government to trial vaccine passports as PM confirms next stage of lockdown easing
06 Apr Politics & Constitution
Government to trial vaccine passports as PM confirms next stage of lockdown easing
Possible role for ‘Covid-status certification’ discussed as Cabinet Office review continues
Pressure mounts for probe into Greensill Capital lobbying of Whitehall
31 Mar Politics & Constitution
Pressure mounts for probe into Greensill Capital lobbying of Whitehall
Standards watchdog insists it “has no remit” to investigate but pledges to feed concerns into ongoing ethics review
Gove sets out plans to boost civil service cooperation across UK
26 Mar Politics & Constitution
Gove sets out plans to boost civil service cooperation across UK
Fast Stream will offer more places in devolved nations while secondment scheme will help officials experience different administrations
'No dilution' of ethical standards in government, Sedwill insists
22 Mar Politics & Constitution
'No dilution' of ethical standards in government, Sedwill insists
Former cabinet secretary admits some decisions during Covid pandemic may not stand up to scrutiny but says controversies go in "cycles"
Dido Harding appointment may expose regulatory gaps says First Civil Service Commissioner
17 Mar Politics & Constitution
Dido Harding appointment may expose regulatory gaps says First Civil Service Commissioner
Ian Watmore tells MPs there is a case for reviewing whether NHS Test and Trace role handed to Conservative peer demonstrates “cracks” in the system
Ministerial conduct probes shouldn’t need PM's go-ahead, Patel report author says
11 Mar Politics & Constitution
Ministerial conduct probes shouldn’t need PM's go-ahead, Patel report author says
Independent adviser who quit after finding home secretary bullied staff says new freedoms would help PM and cabinet secretary
Acoba chief Pickles sets out proposals for beefed-up scrutiny of post-government jobs
26 Feb Politics & Constitution
Acoba chief Pickles sets out proposals for beefed-up scrutiny of post-government jobs
Boosted transparency and spectre of honours impact form part of anti-corruption watchdog’s drive
Gove and Hancock rebuked for failing to appear before Covid-19 probe
24 Feb Politics & Constitution
Gove and Hancock rebuked for failing to appear before Covid-19 probe
PACAC chair William Wragg says cabinet ministers should not “shy away from scrutiny”
Chief Brexit negotiator David Frost handed cabinet post
18 Feb Politics & Constitution
Chief Brexit negotiator David Frost handed cabinet post
Conservative peer will become Cabinet Office minister tasked with overseeing future EU relations
Cabinet Office insists FOI ‘clearing house’ does not dictate to ministries
11 Feb Politics & Constitution
Cabinet Office insists FOI ‘clearing house’ does not dictate to ministries
Department denies information requests from journalists are handled differently to others but admits to preparing for “possible media interest”
Appointments watchdog raps ex-minister for failing to report new job
08 Feb Politics & Constitution
Appointments watchdog raps ex-minister for failing to report new job
Stephen Hammond told panel he believed clearance was only required for roles connected with recent departmental responsibilities
Ministers don’t understand ‘depth of anger’ on civil service pay
15 Dec 2020 Politics & Constitution
Ministers don’t understand ‘depth of anger’ on civil service pay
Parliamentary debate comes as Cabinet Office confirms pay freeze will apply to SCS
Government sets out tougher coronavirus tiers for England ahead of lifting lockdown
24 Nov 2020 Politics & Constitution
Government sets out tougher coronavirus tiers for England ahead of lifting lockdown
Prime minister Boris Johnson warns that Christmas won't be normal this year but urges a ‘push to spring’
Civil servants face renewed pay freeze as Treasury signals restraint
20 Nov 2020 Politics & Constitution
Civil servants face renewed pay freeze as Treasury signals restraint
"Clap for carers" rhetoric would ring hollow if followed by new restrictions, says unions
Dominic Cummings and Lee Cain leave Downing Street after No.10 power struggle
15 Nov 2020 Politics & Constitution
Dominic Cummings and Lee Cain leave Downing Street after No.10 power struggle
Special advisers had been key parts of prime minister Boris Johnson’s inner circle
Failure to publish Patel bullying report is damaging public trust, warns standards watchdog
12 Nov 2020 Politics & Constitution
Failure to publish Patel bullying report is damaging public trust, warns standards watchdog
Committee on Standards in Public Life chair says allegations of bullying at the Home Office need to be seen to have been “properly and independently investigated”
MoJ launches review that could lead to Parole Board overhaul
22 Oct 2020 Politics & Constitution
MoJ launches review that could lead to Parole Board overhaul
Review is the “culmination of work to examine and reform the parole system" that followed Worboys case
‘We have covered all bases’: Treasury rejects request for extra cash from areas in high Covid restrictions
15 Oct 2020 Politics & Constitution
‘We have covered all bases’: Treasury rejects request for extra cash from areas in high Covid restrictions
Statement comes as it is announced London and Essex will move into tier 2 restrictions this weekend
Coronavirus restrictions: Labour calls for ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown as local leaders demand Treasury support
14 Oct 2020 Politics & Constitution
Coronavirus restrictions: Labour calls for ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown as local leaders demand Treasury support
New three-tier restrictions coming into effect today amid calls for further tightening of rules
Government spokesperson for televised briefings named
09 Oct 2020 Politics & Constitution
Government spokesperson for televised briefings named
Current media spad to Rishi Sunak set to take on high-profile post
Levelling-up agenda at risk from Brexit and Covid-19 recovery work, IFS warns
02 Oct 2020 Politics & Constitution
Levelling-up agenda at risk from Brexit and Covid-19 recovery work, IFS warns
Think tank says drive to fix regional inequalities will compete with “Build Back Better” coronavirus recovery and end of transition period