Levelling-up agenda at risk from Brexit and Covid-19 recovery work, IFS warns
02 Oct 2020 Politics & Constitution
Levelling-up agenda at risk from Brexit and Covid-19 recovery work, IFS warns
Think tank says drive to fix regional inequalities will compete with “Build Back Better” coronavirus recovery and end of transition period
Minister rejects call for written directions to be expanded to policy amid Internal Market Bill concerns
18 Sep 2020 Politics & Constitution
Minister rejects call for written directions to be expanded to policy amid Internal Market Bill concerns
Civil servants told that go-ahead from new cabinet secretary is only assurance they need to work on controversial legislation
Education secretary fails to back officials over A-Level grades row
17 Sep 2020 Politics & Constitution
Education secretary fails to back officials over A-Level grades row
Gavin Williamson would not be drawn on whether he was happy with the advice he had been given by senior DfE officials
Jonathan Jones quits: Ex-ambassador Darroch ‘not surprised’ as fallout continues
09 Sep 2020 Politics & Constitution
Jonathan Jones quits: Ex-ambassador Darroch ‘not surprised’ as fallout continues
Comments come as government prepares to publish legislation NI secretary Brandon Lewis has said would break international law “in a very specific and limited way"
Government legal chief Jonathan Jones resigns in row over Brexit deal changes
08 Sep 2020 Politics & Constitution
Government legal chief Jonathan Jones resigns in row over Brexit deal changes
Government Legal Department head to leave civil service after government prepares to set out legislation that could amend Brexit deal
Civil servants ‘reluctant to complain about unacceptable behaviour from Scottish Government ministers’, says ex-perm sec
02 Sep 2020 Politics & Constitution
Civil servants ‘reluctant to complain about unacceptable behaviour from Scottish Government ministers’, says ex-perm sec
Sir John Elvidge’s submission says officials did not complain about bullying if they thought it was due to ministerial stress
Jenkin speaks out over scapegoating of civil servants
21 Aug 2020 Politics & Constitution
Jenkin speaks out over scapegoating of civil servants
Chair of parliament’s powerful Liaison Committee says ministerial buck-passing risks hampering government’s effectiveness
Cabinet Office to mandate 'digital imprints' on online political ads in disinformation crackdown
12 Aug 2020 Politics & Constitution
Cabinet Office to mandate 'digital imprints' on online political ads in disinformation crackdown
‘We must ensure that there are clear rules to help them see who is behind campaign content online,’ says Chloe Smith
Government’s Edinburgh hub completed
11 Aug 2020 Politics & Constitution
Government’s Edinburgh hub completed
The new office building will eventually house as many as 3,000 civil servants
Health department to be given Ofsted-style ratings on delivery of care pledges
05 Aug 2020 Politics & Constitution
Health department to be given Ofsted-style ratings on delivery of care pledges
Move to boost oversight of DHSC intended to boost patient care, says panel chair
Ex-civil service chief Bob Kerslake drafted in for major Labour review as Starmer eyes internal shake-up
30 Jul 2020 Politics & Constitution
Ex-civil service chief Bob Kerslake drafted in for major Labour review as Starmer eyes internal shake-up
Review will look at how the party can become "a more agile, cohesive and purposeful organisation"
Theresa May slams choice to name 'political appointee with no proven expertise' as national security adviser
01 Jul 2020 Politics & Constitution
Theresa May slams choice to name 'political appointee with no proven expertise' as national security adviser
Gove defends appointment of David Frost, "a distinguished diplomat in his own right"