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