Analysis All
The funding illusion: Why money alone won't build public sector capability
04 Feb Analysis
The funding illusion: Why money alone won't build public sector capability
Governments across developed economies face the same dynamic: ambitious funding commitments that outrun the capacity to deliver
Give those you lead what they need: How to be an emotionally intelligent leader
30 Jan Analysis
Give those you lead what they need: How to be an emotionally intelligent leader
The best leaders inspire great effort from their teams instead of just demanding it. But what does that effort look like, and how can leaders harness it effectively?
Commercial All
Central commercial teams to merge into new Government Commercial Agency
11 Feb Commercial
Central commercial teams to merge into new Government Commercial Agency
New agency to be led by Sam Ulyatt with oversight from chief commercial officer Andrew Forzani
Senior civil servant sentenced over child abuse images
09 Feb Commercial
Senior civil servant sentenced over child abuse images
Marco Salzedo, who was a commercial director in the Cabinet Office, avoids jail after admitting to possessing hundreds of indecent images of children
Digital, Data & Technology All
Treasury calls in private sector to help departments scale up AI use
26 Feb Digital, Data & Technology
Treasury calls in private sector to help departments scale up AI use
IBM, Faculty AI and the Tony Blair Institute will also advise on improving public-sector efficiency and productivity through the wider deployment of artificial intelligence
DWP pay ballot falls short of strike threshold
25 Feb Digital, Data & Technology
DWP pay ballot falls short of strike threshold
PCS general secretary Fran Heathcote says "thousands backed industrial action despite a system designed to suppress participation"
Operational Delivery All
Good financial management is key to delivery – NAO boss
10 Feb Finance
Good financial management is key to delivery – NAO boss
Davies to argue in annual speech that better financial management is needed for government achieve savings targets and better services
'We are deeply sorry': Capita and Cabinet Office bosses outline plan to tackle pension scheme crisis
28 Jan Finance
'We are deeply sorry': Capita and Cabinet Office bosses outline plan to tackle pension scheme crisis
Cat Little and Adolfo Hernandez apologise for "serious issues" affecting Civil Service Pension Scheme members
Fraud, Error Debt & Grants All
Cross-government report shows quadrupling of detected fraud and error in two years
18 Feb Fraud, Error Debt & Grants
Cross-government report shows quadrupling of detected fraud and error in two years
Report says counter-fraud performance is improving but departments can go further
DWP urged to target staff mistakes in fraud-and-error crackdown
18 Feb Fraud, Error Debt & Grants
DWP urged to target staff mistakes in fraud-and-error crackdown
MPs tell department it must look beyond claimant behaviour to reduce multi-billion-pound losses
HR All
Capita wins £700m civil service payroll contract
26 Feb HR
Capita wins £700m civil service payroll contract
Union raises concerns over contract award in light of current Civil Service Pension Scheme issues
Civil Service Pension Scheme: Cat Little delivers hardship-loan update
25 Feb HR
Civil Service Pension Scheme: Cat Little delivers hardship-loan update
Cabinet Office says 116 employers have confirmed emergency payment arrangements are in place
Legal All
New awards launched to recognise prevention of violence against women and girls
26 Feb Justice & Home Affairs
New awards launched to recognise prevention of violence against women and girls
Award categories include Frontline Delivery Award for provision of exceptional frontline services to survivors of violence
Civil Service Pension Scheme: Advice from a barrister on compensation and redress
24 Feb HR
Civil Service Pension Scheme: Advice from a barrister on compensation and redress
The dos and don'ts to protect your position and preserve your right to redress, according to pensions barrister Paul Newman KC
Project Delivery All
Treasury unveils streamlined Green Book guidance
06 Feb Economy
Treasury unveils streamlined Green Book guidance
Updated appraisal bible is 40% shorter than previous edition and geared to support place-based budgeting
‘Angry is an understatement’: Ajax SRO removed following ministerial review
22 Jan Security & Defence
‘Angry is an understatement’: Ajax SRO removed following ministerial review
Briefings to ministers “did not reflect the full breadth” of safety risks, defence minister Luke Pollard says
Property & Estates All
Treasury launches new crackdown on ‘public service inefficiencies and waste’
20 Jan Education
Treasury launches new crackdown on ‘public service inefficiencies and waste’
"Expert teams” will conduct sweeping reviews targeting "wasteful duplication” in four areas ahead of 2027 Spending Review
‘Huge milestone’: Construction of new government hub begins
19 Jan HR
‘Huge milestone’: Construction of new government hub begins
Darlington hub to accommodate more than 1,600 civil servants
Communications All
The line has been crossed – government must stop using X
15 Jan Communications
The line has been crossed – government must stop using X
If the prime minister and his political colleagues aren’t prepared to vote with their feet now, then when?
Government appoints lead media agency
23 Dec 2025 Communications
Government appoints lead media agency
WPP will lead government media strategy and support high-impact public sector campaigns across the public sector
Finance All
HMT launches search for next OBR chair
20 Feb Economics
HMT launches search for next OBR chair
OBR needs new boss after Richard Hughes resignation which followed budget leak probe
Treasury names new chief economic adviser
16 Feb Economy
Treasury names new chief economic adviser
Migration Advisory Committee chair Brian Bell will join department from next month
Science & Engineering All
DSIT offers £174k for AI and emerging tech DG
25 Feb Digital, Data & Technology
DSIT offers £174k for AI and emerging tech DG
Perm sec Emran Mian says department is seeking candidates with “deep technical curiosity, strong judgement, and the ability to empower experts”
Government launches development scheme for mid-career scientists and engineers
02 Feb HR
Government launches development scheme for mid-career scientists and engineers
Pilot programme seeks to enhance leadership capabilities and "demystify" civil service
Policy All
Capita hit with penalties over Civil Service Pension Scheme woes
10 Feb HR
Capita hit with penalties over Civil Service Pension Scheme woes
Cabinet Office provides more details about hardship payments for thousands of people affected by casework backlogs
The rise of rapid policymaking demands a shift in capability, culture and leadership
10 Feb Civil Service Reform
The rise of rapid policymaking demands a shift in capability, culture and leadership
The key challenge for all civil servants is how to make policy that keeps pace with a rapidly evolving world
Energy & Environment All
Great British Energy: What do we know so far about the green power company?
12 Jan Energy & Environment
Great British Energy: What do we know so far about the green power company?
In recent months, more detail has emerged about publicly-owned firm. Mark Rowe delves into how it will operate
PM's advisers suggest centre-of-government climate adaptation push
03 Dec 2025 Energy & Environment
PM's advisers suggest centre-of-government climate adaptation push
Advisers call for support from No.10 and Cabinet Office to overcome departmental silos and ensure progress