Policies
Dave Penman: What does the government’s northern focus mean for civil servants?
The Conservative Party’s newfound interest in the north of England could be a game-changer for civil servants. Or it might just be a passing fad
Sunak told more tax is ‘only responsible way’ to boost public services
Big numbers for capital spending in next month’s budget won’t fix decade of austerity, think-tank warns
Robert Chote interview: OBR chief reflects on ten years as the nation’s top fiscal watchdog, and how he is still a reporter at heart
Since his early days as a journalist, Robert Chote has been holding the government to account for its handling of public finances. Now, towards the end of his 10-year statutory term as chair of...
Sunak told more tax is ‘only responsible way’ to boost public services
Big numbers for capital spending in next month’s budget won’t fix decade of austerity, think-tank warns
Environmental standards ‘can’t just be set in a small office in Whitehall’, EA chief says
Emma Howard Boyd calls on new watchdog to engage widely and not focus “just at those seen as doing ‘environment’”
Departments miss own climate change targets to cut flights
HMRC tops departmental list of flights, according to analysis
Home Office facing ‘storms’ amid Patel bullying row, says ex-perm sec
David Normington reflects on Patel v Rutnam stand-off amid reports department faces institutional racism allegations in draft Windrush review
Home Office blasted for procurement record as Serco wins £200m contract
NAO says department ‘faces delivery and coordination challenges’ when it relies on others deliver public services
Home Office to open applications for post-Brexit immigration system in autumn
Policy proposals unveiled today include no visa route for "low-skilled" workers
Home Office blasted for procurement record as Serco wins £200m contract
NAO says department ‘faces delivery and coordination challenges’ when it relies on others deliver public services
Ministers accused of ‘abusing power’ on Civil Service Pension Scheme contributions
Professionals’ union Prospect wades into row over government’s failure to reduce contribution rates following valuations ‘pause’
Union seeks Civil Service Pension Scheme judicial review
High Court move will challenge government’s failure to reduce contributions following firefighters' ruling
Prince Charles pays tribute to ‘immensely important’ civil service work
Cabinet Office hosts Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall for Whitehall showcase
Boris Johnson hails 'dawn of a new era' as UK leaves the European Union
PM will say Brexit is not an end but the beginning of ‘national renewal and change’
New PACAC chair urged to lead ‘forensic scrutiny’ of Cummings’s reform agenda
Think-tank points to Cummings’ civil service reform agenda and debate on the union as key work areas
Sunak told more tax is ‘only responsible way’ to boost public services
Big numbers for capital spending in next month’s budget won’t fix decade of austerity, think-tank warns
Chief medical officer reveals details of government's coronavirus plan
Chris Whitty says NHS has to prepare for 2% mortality rate but reality could be much less
Home Office 'inaction' blamed for abortion clinic harassment
Department urged to introduce no-protest zones at clinics after turning down buffer zones proposal in 2018
Three-quarters of civil servants don’t trust government to involve staff in automation drive
Prospect survey concern that staff will not be involved in decisions about how future tech is implemented
Prince Charles pays tribute to ‘immensely important’ civil service work
Cabinet Office hosts Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall for Whitehall showcase
Chief medical officer reveals details of government's coronavirus plan
Chris Whitty says NHS has to prepare for 2% mortality rate but reality could be much less
Automation likely to shrink civil service workforce, says Sedwill
Cabinet secretary says greater use of automation will allow for better rates
Prince Charles pays tribute to ‘immensely important’ civil service work
Cabinet Office hosts Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall for Whitehall showcase
Civil service to start trialling guaranteed job interviews for veterans
Cabinet Office says handful of departments will pilot Conservative manifesto pledge, commencing in weeks
Poll points to thirst for greater English devolution
Housing, education and transport are key areas for boosted local control with majority in favour of elected mayors
The year ahead: How government can create a more impactful civil society
In our January issue, CSW asks experts to give their thoughts on the new government’s policy priorities. In this entry, Dan Corry discusses how prime minister Boris...
Ex-minister laments ‘unfairly low’ staff pay at DCMS
Tracey Crouch also details Whitehall push-back over fixed-odds betting terminals, Brexit's opportunity cost and ‘complete pain in the arse’ Matt Hancock