Boris Johnson breaches lobbying rules for third time
13 Oct 2025 Politics & Constitution
Boris Johnson breaches lobbying rules for third time
Acoba interim chair said Johnson was “repeatedly” asked to correct the record on lobbying allegations and failed to do so
Horizon: Government to ‘explore feasibility’ of creating independent financial redress body
10 Oct 2025 Politics & Constitution
Horizon: Government to ‘explore feasibility’ of creating independent financial redress body
DBT responds in full to first phase of Horizon Inquiry on the Post Office scandal
'Enormous opportunity': Starmer sets out stall for digital ID scheme
29 Sep 2025 Politics & Constitution
'Enormous opportunity': Starmer sets out stall for digital ID scheme
PM pitches proposals as a crackdown on illegal working –15 years after Blair-era scheme bit the dust
Keir Starmer sacks Peter Mandelson over Epstein emails
11 Sep 2025 Politics & Constitution
Keir Starmer sacks Peter Mandelson over Epstein emails
FCDO says emails show the depth and extent of Mandelson’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein "is materially different from that known at the time of his appointment"
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – September 8
08 Sep 2025 Politics & Constitution
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – September 8
Appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via Dods People
Darren Jones takes over as chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
08 Sep 2025 Politics & Constitution
Darren Jones takes over as chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
FDA boss Dave Penman praises "constructive" outgoing CDL Pat McFadden
Angela Rayner resigns over stamp duty failure
05 Sep 2025 Politics & Constitution
Angela Rayner resigns over stamp duty failure
Rayner steps down as deputy prime minister and housing, communities and local government secretary
Ministers pick preferred new registrar of consultant lobbyists
05 Sep 2025 Politics & Constitution
Ministers pick preferred new registrar of consultant lobbyists
Former Electoral Commission chief picked for role focused on transparency around lobbying ministers and perm secs
Rayner refers herself to independent adviser on ministerial standards
03 Sep 2025 Politics & Constitution
Rayner refers herself to independent adviser on ministerial standards
Rayner admits stamp duty underpayment and says she is "committed to resolving this matter fully and providing the transparency that public service demands"
Reeves announces late-November Autumn Budget
03 Sep 2025 Politics & Constitution
Reeves announces late-November Autumn Budget
Chancellor says "renewal is our mission and growth is our challenge"
Starmer shakes up No.10 operation with Minouche Shafik and Darren Jones picks
01 Sep 2025 Politics & Constitution
Starmer shakes up No.10 operation with Minouche Shafik and Darren Jones picks
Jones appointed to new chief secretary to the PM position
MoD pushes back on call for nuclear spending transparency
26 Aug 2025 Politics & Constitution
MoD pushes back on call for nuclear spending transparency
Ministers reject MPs’ request for a detailed annual update on Defence Nuclear Organisation’s multi-billion-pound finances