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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"
Gove pledges to reform civil service training and 'whirligig of transfers and promotions'
30 Jun 2020 Politics & Constitution
Gove pledges to reform civil service training and 'whirligig of transfers and promotions'
Government needs a “proper, and properly-resourced campus for training”, Cabinet Office minister says
DWP admits it must fix Universal Credit loophole as it abandons legal battle
26 Jun 2020 Politics & Constitution
DWP admits it must fix Universal Credit loophole as it abandons legal battle
Department will not fight judgement that found payment rule “irrational"
Raab to lead efforts to tackle pandemic as PM admitted to intensive care
07 Apr 2020 Politics & Constitution
Raab to lead efforts to tackle pandemic as PM admitted to intensive care

Boris Johnson had been working to a "stripped-back diary" after contracting Covid-19
Javid urges PM to ensure Treasury 'retains credibility' in resignation letter
14 Feb 2020 Politics & Constitution
Javid urges PM to ensure Treasury 'retains credibility' in resignation letter

Javid, who refused to fire his special advisers to stay in post, says cabinet ministers must be allowed to have "trusted teams"
Johnson claims 'powerful mandate for Brexit' as Conservatives celebrate election win
13 Dec 2019 Politics & Constitution
Johnson claims 'powerful mandate for Brexit' as Conservatives celebrate election win

Jo Swinson among biggest scalps claimed in disastrous night for Labour and Lib Dems