Education secretary fails to back officials over A-Level grades row
17 Sep Politics & Constitution
Education secretary fails to back officials over A-Level grades row
Gavin Williamson would not be drawn on whether he was happy with the advice he had been given by senior DfE officials
Jonathan Jones quits: Ex-ambassador Darroch ‘not surprised’ as fallout continues
09 Sep Politics & Constitution
Jonathan Jones quits: Ex-ambassador Darroch ‘not surprised’ as fallout continues
Comments come as government prepares to publish legislation NI secretary Brandon Lewis has said would break international law “in a very specific and limited way"
Government legal chief Jonathan Jones resigns in row over Brexit deal changes
08 Sep Politics & Constitution
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
Civil servants ‘reluctant to complain about unacceptable behaviour from Scottish Government ministers’, says ex-perm sec
02 Sep Politics & Constitution
Civil servants ‘reluctant to complain about unacceptable behaviour from Scottish Government ministers’, says ex-perm sec
Sir John Elvidge’s submission says officials did not complain about bullying if they thought it was due to ministerial stress
Jenkin speaks out over scapegoating of civil servants
21 Aug Politics & Constitution
Jenkin speaks out over scapegoating of civil servants
Chair of parliament’s powerful Liaison Committee says ministerial buck-passing risks hampering government’s effectiveness
Cabinet Office to mandate 'digital imprints' on online political ads in disinformation crackdown
12 Aug Politics & Constitution
Cabinet Office to mandate 'digital imprints' on online political ads in disinformation crackdown
‘We must ensure that there are clear rules to help them see who is behind campaign content online,’ says Chloe Smith
Government’s Edinburgh hub completed
11 Aug Politics & Constitution
Government’s Edinburgh hub completed
The new office building will eventually house as many as 3,000 civil servants
Health department to be given Ofsted-style ratings on delivery of care pledges
05 Aug Politics & Constitution
Health department to be given Ofsted-style ratings on delivery of care pledges
Move to boost oversight of DHSC intended to boost patient care, says panel chair
Theresa May slams choice to name 'political appointee with no proven expertise' as national security adviser
01 Jul Politics & Constitution
Theresa May slams choice to name 'political appointee with no proven expertise' as national security adviser
Gove defends appointment of David Frost, "a distinguished diplomat in his own right"
Gove pledges to reform civil service training and 'whirligig of transfers and promotions'
30 Jun Politics & Constitution
Gove pledges to reform civil service training and 'whirligig of transfers and promotions'
Government needs a “proper, and properly-resourced campus for training”, Cabinet Office minister says
DWP admits it must fix Universal Credit loophole as it abandons legal battle
26 Jun Politics & Constitution
DWP admits it must fix Universal Credit loophole as it abandons legal battle
Department will not fight judgement that found payment rule “irrational"