‘Lessons being learned’ over GPA spending-control failings, MPs told
01 May 2025 Politics & Constitution
‘Lessons being learned’ over GPA spending-control failings, MPs told
Cabinet Office perm sec Cat Little says checks and balances failed to expand at same pace as rest of agency
British Steel: Ministerial direction issued to allow for speedy intervention
30 Apr 2025 Politics & Constitution
British Steel: Ministerial direction issued to allow for speedy intervention
Perm sec sought ministerial direction to allow civil servants to “rapidly implement” policy
Ex-Charity Commission chief backed as next parliamentary and health service ombudsman
28 Apr 2025 Politics & Constitution
Ex-Charity Commission chief backed as next parliamentary and health service ombudsman
Former Student Loans Company chief Paula Sussex wins MPs’ support for watchdog role
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – April 4-28
28 Apr 2025 Politics & Constitution
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – April 4-28
Appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via Dods People
Defra urged to clarify Office for Environmental Protection staffing restrictions
17 Apr 2025 Politics & Constitution
Defra urged to clarify Office for Environmental Protection staffing restrictions
Watchdog MPs also seek answers on how the impact on nature of plans for growth-promoting regulatory reform will be monitored
Peerages for Gove and ex-Ofsted boss Spielman
14 Apr 2025 Politics & Constitution
Peerages for Gove and ex-Ofsted boss Spielman
Ex-MPs, spads and officials – including Grant Shapps – also get recognition in Rishi Sunak’s resignation honours
Duty of candour: Starmer set to miss Hillsborough anniversary deadline
03 Apr 2025 Politics & Constitution
Duty of candour: Starmer set to miss Hillsborough anniversary deadline
Reports suggest the legislation has been delayed due to disagreements about how tough it should be
Sue Gray warns PM over civil service attacks and cuts
28 Mar 2025 Politics & Constitution
Sue Gray warns PM over civil service attacks and cuts
Former senior civil servant praises “heroic” ex-colleagues in House of Lords maiden speech
Kendall targets £5bn annual savings in welfare shakeup
19 Mar 2025 Politics & Constitution
Kendall targets £5bn annual savings in welfare shakeup
DWP will develop a new approach to safeguarding as part of back-to-work drive
Ministers reject MPs’ proposals on cross-department data sharing
10 Mar 2025 Politics & Constitution
Ministers reject MPs’ proposals on cross-department data sharing
Government claims it is developing a “more comprehensive approach” than PACAC prescribed
Tussle over watchdog panel’s access to national security adviser
07 Mar 2025 Politics & Constitution
Tussle over watchdog panel’s access to national security adviser
Cabinet Office says Johnathan Powell is a spad and shouldn’t give evidence to Westminster committee in public
PACAC launches inquiry into mission delivery
07 Mar 2025 Politics & Constitution
PACAC launches inquiry into mission delivery
Committee plans to shine a light on how PM's missions and mission-driven approach will be delivered in practice