Spads join civil service union and raise pay concerns
10 Sep 2024 Politics & Constitution
Spads join civil service union and raise pay concerns
Special advisers in new Labour government reportedly unhappy with pay levels
Scotland's first minister sets out pared-back programme for government
05 Sep 2024 Politics & Constitution
Scotland's first minister sets out pared-back programme for government
John Swinney criticises Westminster for failing to increase devolved budget in line with inflation
Police probe allegations senior civil servant lied under oath in Salmond parliament inquiry
02 Sep 2024 Politics & Constitution
Police probe allegations senior civil servant lied under oath in Salmond parliament inquiry
Ex-first minister is taking legal action against the Scottish Government, alleging “misfeasance” by civil servants
Civil Service Commission launches 'rapid review' of appointments by exception
30 Aug 2024 Politics & Constitution
Civil Service Commission launches 'rapid review' of appointments by exception
Watchdog asks departmental HR directors to detail all delegted-grade hirings made without competition since beginning of July
Reeves tells departments to find billions of pounds in savings ahead of Budget
29 Aug 2024 Politics & Constitution
Reeves tells departments to find billions of pounds in savings ahead of Budget
Health and Education departments among those asked to make big savings ahead of October budget, according to reports
DBT recruiting for six non-execs after five depart
29 Aug 2024 Politics & Constitution
DBT recruiting for six non-execs after five depart
Departing NEDs since Labour's return to power include two former Tory ministers
Government appointments row an ‘unforced error’ – IfG director
23 Aug 2024 Politics & Constitution
Government appointments row an ‘unforced error’ – IfG director
Hannah White says Labour's approach to political hires "poses risks to impartiality of civil service”
Cabinet Office hire prompts more questions over civil service appointments
21 Aug 2024 Politics & Constitution
Cabinet Office hire prompts more questions over civil service appointments
Appointment of former Labour Together staffer to Cabinet Office constitution group attracts more criticism in ongoing cronyism row
PM 'should sack' staff responsible for critical Sue Gray briefings
20 Aug 2024 Politics & Constitution
PM 'should sack' staff responsible for critical Sue Gray briefings
Veteran Whitehall watcher flags historical precedent behind current stories and "dangerous" implications for Labour
Reeves commits to spending review every two years
29 Jul 2024 Politics & Constitution
Reeves commits to spending review every two years
Chancellor announces next spending review date and fiscal-planning reforms
McFadden announces resilience review following Covid Inquiry report
24 Jul 2024 Politics & Constitution
McFadden announces resilience review following Covid Inquiry report
Cabinet Office minister says he will chair a cabinet committee on resilience to oversee the review
Pickles urges three immediate reforms to post-government jobs regulation
19 Jul 2024 Politics & Constitution
Pickles urges three immediate reforms to post-government jobs regulation
Acoba chair says watchdog must be able to "meaningfully sanction" those who breach business appointment rules