Commission aims to fix ‘hopelessly ill-equipped‘ centre of government
01 Mar 2023 Politics & Constitution
Commission aims to fix ‘hopelessly ill-equipped‘ centre of government
Former cabinet secretary Gus O’Donnell and historian Peter Hennessy back yearlong IfG project
'Greater rigour' needed in reporting ministers' interests, PM's ethics adviser says
23 Feb 2023 Politics & Constitution
'Greater rigour' needed in reporting ministers' interests, PM's ethics adviser says
But Sir Laurie Magnus admits "the 'good chap' approach" relies on ministers' honesty
FCDO offers £120k a year for next comms director
14 Feb 2023 Politics & Constitution
FCDO offers £120k a year for next comms director
Current media chief Helen Bower-Easton is set to join the Financial Conduct Authority
MPs to get 2.9% pay rise, reflecting 'evolving approach to public sector pay'
10 Feb 2023 Politics & Constitution
MPs to get 2.9% pay rise, reflecting 'evolving approach to public sector pay'
Inflation and "difficult economic circumstances" also influenced decision to increase wages to £86,584
Sunak breaks up BEIS and ‘refocuses’ DCMS
07 Feb 2023 Politics & Constitution
Sunak breaks up BEIS and ‘refocuses’ DCMS
Machinery of government change creates new departments for energy; business and trade; and science, innovation and technology
Truss's ex-chief of staff Mark Fullbrook avoids two-year lobbying ban
06 Feb 2023 Politics & Constitution
Truss's ex-chief of staff Mark Fullbrook avoids two-year lobbying ban
Acoba makes exception, citing Fullbrook's 49-day stint at No.10 and abandonment of mini-budget policies
David Davis slams ‘really crap’ Brexit negotiators and ‘useless’ Whitehall lawyers
03 Feb 2023 Politics & Constitution
David Davis slams ‘really crap’ Brexit negotiators and ‘useless’ Whitehall lawyers
Former Brexit secretary also claims calibre of civil servants “dropped dramatically” between 1990s and 2010s
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