PM 'considering findings' of Raab bullying investigation
20 Apr 2023 Politics & Constitution
PM 'considering findings' of Raab bullying investigation
Report landed on Sunak's desk this morning
DHSC perm sec rules out pay-dispute arbitration with junior doctors
20 Apr 2023 Politics & Constitution
DHSC perm sec rules out pay-dispute arbitration with junior doctors
Chris Wormald tells MPs third-party mediation is “not something the government is pursuing”
Rishi Sunak being investigated for alleged failure to declare interest
17 Apr 2023 Politics & Constitution
Rishi Sunak being investigated for alleged failure to declare interest
Parliamentary commissioner launches investigation as PM denies failing to declare interest
Alok Sharma denies bullying civil servants
17 Apr 2023 Politics & Constitution
Alok Sharma denies bullying civil servants
Sharma refutes allegations he was “difficult, unpredictable and quick to lose his temper” as Cop26 president
Government has implemented just four of 57 ethics recommendations, says charity
11 Apr 2023 Politics & Constitution
Government has implemented just four of 57 ethics recommendations, says charity
Spotlight on Corruption says it hopes the post-Greensill audit will be a "wake-up call" to the government
PM's new ethics adviser completes last Geidt report
06 Apr 2023 Politics & Constitution
PM's new ethics adviser completes last Geidt report
Laurie Magnus says evidence about minister’s “Islamophobia” allegations is inconclusive
DLUHC faces new cladding concerns nearly six years after Grenfell
06 Apr 2023 Politics & Constitution
DLUHC faces new cladding concerns nearly six years after Grenfell
Perm sec Sarah Healey is asked whether department can give assurances that it knows about all problem high-rises
NICS top brass ‘need ministerial direction’ for tough spending decisions, union says
05 Apr 2023 Politics & Constitution
NICS top brass ‘need ministerial direction’ for tough spending decisions, union says
Accounting officers are being put in an “invidious position” because of looming service cuts, FDA chief says
MPs criticise public service ombudsman for ‘lack of ambition’
03 Apr 2023 Politics & Constitution
MPs criticise public service ombudsman for ‘lack of ambition’
Report says PHSO strategy for cutting complaints backlog is not a long-term solution
Energy-security plan dubbed ‘Groundhog Day of reannouncements’
31 Mar 2023 Politics & Constitution
Energy-security plan dubbed ‘Groundhog Day of reannouncements’
Critics accuse Shapps of recycling old policies and failing to fund new infrastructure and skills
Departments ‘back net-zero objectives', Pocklington tells MPs
27 Mar 2023 Politics & Constitution
Departments ‘back net-zero objectives', Pocklington tells MPs
But energy security department perm sec acknowledges that decarbonising power sector by 2035 will be “very challenging”
'This is ridiculous': 10 memorable moments from Boris Johnson's Privileges Committee appearance
23 Mar 2023 Politics & Constitution
'This is ridiculous': 10 memorable moments from Boris Johnson's Privileges Committee appearance
From dismissing enquiries as a "Daily Mirror try-on" to saying Simon Case "would have" said Covid guidance was followed, here are 10 standout quotes from yesterday's Partygate hearing
Boris Johnson says Sedwill's resignation was reason for Partygate event held a month before cab sec quit
23 Mar 2023 Politics & Constitution
Boris Johnson says Sedwill's resignation was reason for Partygate event held a month before cab sec quit
MPs lose patience with ex-PM's reliance on "flimsy" assurances from advisers that Covid rules were followed in heated hearing
Departments and ministers under fire over dodgy stats
23 Mar 2023 Politics & Constitution
Departments and ministers under fire over dodgy stats
Perm secs urged to up their game after “damaging year for standards in public debate”
Consultancy firm’s ban on bidding for government contracts is lifted
23 Mar 2023 Politics & Constitution
Consultancy firm’s ban on bidding for government contracts is lifted
Cabinet Office accused of "cop-out" over U-turn
Simon Case denies telling Boris Johnson Partygate gatherings complied with Covid rules
22 Mar 2023 Politics & Constitution
Simon Case denies telling Boris Johnson Partygate gatherings complied with Covid rules
Ex-PM's PPS also "questioned whether it was realistic to argue that all guidance had been followed at all times"
Industrial strategy ‘chopping and changing’ needs to stop, MPs told
22 Mar 2023 Politics & Constitution
Industrial strategy ‘chopping and changing’ needs to stop, MPs told
Post-Budget analysis session hears UK’s lack of long-term strategic approach to growth is a major problem
Johnson says officials’ advice made him mislead MPs over Partygate gatherings
21 Mar 2023 Politics & Constitution
Johnson says officials’ advice made him mislead MPs over Partygate gatherings
Ex-PM denies misleading parliament "recklessly or intentionally" over rule-breaking events
Simon Case: Conservative Party chair has apologised for 'activist civil servants' email Exclusive
13 Mar 2023 Politics & Constitution
Simon Case: Conservative Party chair has apologised for 'activist civil servants' email
Cab sec says he takes undermining of civil service impartiality ‘incredibly seriously’ following row over comments attributed to Suella Braverman
Suella Braverman 'may have broken ministerial code' with attack on 'activist civil servants'
08 Mar 2023 Politics & Constitution
Suella Braverman 'may have broken ministerial code' with attack on 'activist civil servants'
Home secretary lambasted for "cowardly" attack on Home Office staff over illegal migration bill
Labour’s job offer to Sue Gray may have broken rules, Cabinet Office minister says
07 Mar 2023 Politics & Constitution
Labour’s job offer to Sue Gray may have broken rules, Cabinet Office minister says
Irate backbencher suggests ex-ethics chief and prospective boss Keir Starmer have “trashed” their reputations
Boris Johnson may have misled MPs about Partygate, Privileges Committee says
06 Mar 2023 Politics & Constitution
Boris Johnson may have misled MPs about Partygate, Privileges Committee says
Committee summons Johnson to give evidence to committee this month
Sue Gray attacks dubbed ‘extraordinary’ and ‘ludicrous’
03 Mar 2023 Politics & Constitution
Sue Gray attacks dubbed ‘extraordinary’ and ‘ludicrous’
Backlash follows second perm sec’s plans to become chief of staff to Labour leader Keir Starmer
Sue Gray quits Whitehall to become Keir Starmer’s chief of staff
03 Mar 2023 Politics & Constitution
Sue Gray quits Whitehall to become Keir Starmer’s chief of staff
Former Cabinet Office and DLUHC second perm sec's plans prompt fury among some Conservatives