Policies
MHCLG to work across government to unblock barriers to garden towns
Ministry to work with successful proposals to help them develop the most appropriate delivery arrangements for new housing developments
‘Bad news for fraudsters’: John Manzoni launches civil service counter fraud profession
Civil service chief executive says first 1,800 specialists will join the profession later this year
NI attorney general escalates civil service powers case to Supreme Court
Northern Ireland's attorney general John Larkin is seeking “authoritative guidance” on decisions that can be taken by officials in absence of ministers
NI attorney general escalates civil service powers case to Supreme Court
Northern Ireland's attorney general John Larkin is seeking “authoritative guidance” on decisions that can be taken by officials in absence of ministers
Welsh Government’s environmental regulator lost £1m through improper timber sales
Natural Resources Wales has had its accounts qualified three times over “unlawful” contracts with a sawmill
Environment Agency urged to distinguish staff as non-civil servants in bid for better pay
Prospect union says non-departmental public body should not be subject to Treasury guidance for government departments
British Airways chief urges Home Office to prioritise targets on Heathrow queues
Airline complains of long waits despite 200 extra staff Home Office says were deployed to airport
Government plans British-only airport queues after Brexit – despite Home Office warnings on delays
Fears raised that UK-only passport lanes could increase costs of Home Office border security
How the National Crime Agency is smashing silos, boosting staff pay and making the case for a new funding model
The NCA’s Nina Cope tells Tamsin Rutter about the agency’s aim to break down barriers, and help cement its reputation at the “pinnacle of law enforcement”
NI attorney general escalates civil service powers case to Supreme Court
Northern Ireland's attorney general John Larkin is seeking “authoritative guidance” on decisions that can be taken by officials in absence of ministers
Boris ‘ignored perm sec’s warning’ on resuming columnist role
Standards watchdog raps former foreign secretary for breach of Ministerial Code
Striking cleaners demand sick pay and London living wage at Ministry of Justice
Industrial action to take place from 7 to 9 August as trade union UVW seeks wage increase for 1000 outsourced staff
NI attorney general escalates civil service powers case to Supreme Court
Northern Ireland's attorney general John Larkin is seeking “authoritative guidance” on decisions that can be taken by officials in absence of ministers
Boris ‘ignored perm sec’s warning’ on resuming columnist role
Standards watchdog raps former foreign secretary for breach of Ministerial Code
Unions launch pay legal challenge after government brands them 'leak risk'
Government failed to consult with unions over pay because they "didn’t trust them not to leak 1% to 1.5% pay range"
Study of civil servants finds middle-aged non-drinkers face higher dementia risk
Study of Whitehall staffers shows benefits of moderate alcohol consumption in middle-age
DHSC says social care green paper will lead to implementation not just debate
Departmental response reveals that discussions are already underway with sector over forthcoming policy document due to be published with new NHS plan in the autumn
Healthy valleys: Welsh Government health chief on the devolved NHS, committed staff and Bevan’s legacy
The land of NHS founder Aneurin Bevan, Wales has seen a lot of changes since the health service was created 70 years ago. The Welsh Government’s top health official Andrew Goodall reflects on the...
MoD to help ex-service personnel into cyber careers
Ministry signs agreement with non-profit organisation TechVets
Government mulls whether to replace departing national technology advisor
Discussions underway for whether and how Liam Maxwell will be replaced after he leaves civil service in October
National technology advisor Liam Maxwell set to depart government for role at Amazon
Sources indicate that one of the civil service’s most high-profile digital and technology specialists is to take a job in the commercial sector
OECD consults public sector staff on what fit-for-purpose civil service looks like
First draft recommendation on public service leadership and capability published
Government mulls whether to replace departing national technology advisor
Discussions underway for whether and how Liam Maxwell will be replaced after he leaves civil service in October
DfE body delays apprenticeship service roll-out
Education and Skills Funding Agency pushes back small-firms target "to keep stability in the marketplace"
OECD consults public sector staff on what fit-for-purpose civil service looks like
First draft recommendation on public service leadership and capability published
Perm secs urged to publish parental leave policies online
Just four departments currently publish detailed information about parental leave and pay policy on their websites
Book review: Confessions of a political maverick – “a warts-and-all picture of Westminster by one of its foot soldiers”
Former MP for Grismby Austin Mitchell’s new book is one that future historians will have on their reading lists, writes Sue Cameron