Nadhim Zahawi sacked over ministerial code breach after tax row
30 Jan 2023 Politics & Constitution
Nadhim Zahawi sacked over ministerial code breach after tax row
Standards adviser said Zahawi failed to tell officials about HMRC's investigation into his tax affairs when he was appointed as a minister
Nick Timothy reviewing Home Office 'structures and systems'
30 Jan 2023 Politics & Constitution
Nick Timothy reviewing Home Office 'structures and systems'
Theresa May's former adviser is working as an independent consultant at the department
HMRC boss: Cabinet Office could demand information on would-be ministers’ tax affairs
26 Jan 2023 Politics & Constitution
HMRC boss: Cabinet Office could demand information on would-be ministers’ tax affairs
As Zahawi row rumbles on, Jim Harra tells MPs of "frustration" over misleading briefings that department cannot challenge
DLUHC takes flak over Levelling Up Fund after councils 'wasted time and money' on bids
25 Jan 2023 Politics & Constitution
DLUHC takes flak over Levelling Up Fund after councils 'wasted time and money' on bids
MPs tell top civil servants that lack of clarity over bidding criteria wasted local authorities’ cash
Perm secs urged to embed 'robust ethical culture' in departments
24 Jan 2023 Politics & Constitution
Perm secs urged to embed 'robust ethical culture' in departments
“The ethical health of an organisation cannot be left to chance,” Committee on Standards in Public Life warns
Nadhim Zahawi tax row: PM orders new ethics adviser to investigate
23 Jan 2023 Politics & Constitution
Nadhim Zahawi tax row: PM orders new ethics adviser to investigate
Ex-chancellor's admission of a settlement with HMRC leaves "questions that need answering", Sunak says
BBC appointment process was 'correct', Cabinet Office says amid conflict-of-interest claims
23 Jan 2023 Politics & Constitution
BBC appointment process was 'correct', Cabinet Office says amid conflict-of-interest claims
Richard Sharp calls for review following claims he helped then-PM Boris Johnson secure a loan
Sunak must press on with civil service reform, IfG director warns
13 Jan 2023 Politics & Constitution
Sunak must press on with civil service reform, IfG director warns
Hannah White says progress with combatting churn and bringing in outside expertise could be “valuable legacy” for PM
Katharine Birbalsingh resigns as Social Mobility Commission chair
06 Jan 2023 Politics & Constitution
Katharine Birbalsingh resigns as Social Mobility Commission chair
Educator says media portrayal of “controversial” opinions was jeopardising Cabinet Office body’s work
Destination Space: How can we maximise the UK's potential? Partner Content
12 Dec 2022 Politics & Constitution
Destination Space: How can we maximise the UK's potential?
New publication reveals the government's commitment to space exploration, the benefits of international partnerships, the opportunities to broaden diversity and inclusion and success stories in the sector
Ex-ministers and officials who break lobbying rules should face legal action, MPs say
02 Dec 2022 Politics & Constitution
Ex-ministers and officials who break lobbying rules should face legal action, MPs say
Voluntary compliance with rules not “sufficient to maintain public confidence” in system’s integrity, PACAC says
Cab sec weighing up civil servants' role in Scottish independence referendum
29 Nov 2022 Politics & Constitution
Cab sec weighing up civil servants' role in Scottish independence referendum
Case and Scottish Government perm sec are working on what Supreme Court judgement means for the civil service
Raab condemns public sector strikes and says pay hikes would 'undercut the poorest'
23 Nov 2022 Politics & Constitution
Raab condemns public sector strikes and says pay hikes would 'undercut the poorest'
Striking is not the “right thing to do now”, Raab says as civil servants gear up for industrial action
MPs 'fear Home Office has blank cheque' to use aid money for refugee services Exclusive
18 Nov 2022 Politics & Constitution
MPs 'fear Home Office has blank cheque' to use aid money for refugee services
Department has obstructed enquiries about use of ODA to support refugees, MPs say
Dominic Raab seeks director to run MoJ private office amid bullying claims
18 Nov 2022 Politics & Constitution
Dominic Raab seeks director to run MoJ private office amid bullying claims
Justice secretary has insisted a director fill the "demanding" £95,000-a-year PPS job
DWP and HMRC get cash boost for 6,000 new staff to tackle fraud, error and tax dodging
17 Nov 2022 Politics & Constitution
DWP and HMRC get cash boost for 6,000 new staff to tackle fraud, error and tax dodging
Autumn Statement brings £300m for recruitment drive – but departments will be told to find savings elsewhere
Raab's 'culture of fear' harmed MoJ staff's mental and physical wellbeing, bullying complaint alleges
17 Nov 2022 Politics & Constitution
Raab's 'culture of fear' harmed MoJ staff's mental and physical wellbeing, bullying complaint alleges
Civil servants were "left in tears" and some were signed off sick, letter claims
Autumn Statement: Hunt ‘protects’ civil service budgets – but not from inflation
17 Nov 2022 Politics & Constitution
Autumn Statement: Hunt ‘protects’ civil service budgets – but not from inflation
Savings review will “reprioritise spending” away from “lower value” work, while automation drive will be accelerated
Sunak to appoint 'independent investigator' to look into Raab complaints
16 Nov 2022 Politics & Constitution
Sunak to appoint 'independent investigator' to look into Raab complaints
No.10 won't commit to timeframe for probe into two complaints made public after CSW reported officials said Raab had created a “culture of fear”
Consultants should be made to declare lobbying of spads, MPs told
16 Nov 2022 Politics & Constitution
Consultants should be made to declare lobbying of spads, MPs told
Departments also urged to up their game on transparency surrounding perm sec and ministerial meetings
Sunak urged to overhaul ministerial complaints system amid Raab allegations
15 Nov 2022 Politics & Constitution
Sunak urged to overhaul ministerial complaints system amid Raab allegations
Civil servants have "little confidence" complaints about bullying will lead to action, union says
Gove used non-execs ‘almost like spads and ministers’, MPs told
14 Nov 2022 Politics & Constitution
Gove used non-execs ‘almost like spads and ministers’, MPs told
Former government lead NED and ex-DCMS perm sec offer inside take on use of non-executive directors
Cab sec grilled on security breach investigation process amid Braverman row
10 Nov 2022 Politics & Constitution
Cab sec grilled on security breach investigation process amid Braverman row
PACAC writes to Simon Case after home secretary admits sending official documents via personal email account
Johnson was ‘worst PM I ever worked with’, ex-Foreign Office chief says
10 Nov 2022 Politics & Constitution
Johnson was ‘worst PM I ever worked with’, ex-Foreign Office chief says
Simon McDonald criticises “charismatic and chaotic” approach, but acknowledges ousted premier had time for his staff