Starmer shakes up No.10 operation with Minouche Shafik and Darren Jones picks
01 Sep Economics

Starmer shakes up No.10 operation with Minouche Shafik and Darren Jones picks

Jones appointed to new chief secretary to the PM position
by Tevye Markson
DHSC second perm sec to become envoy for northern growth
30 Oct Economics
DHSC second perm sec to become envoy for northern growth
HMRC error means public sector borrowing was overestimated by £3bn
09 Oct Economics
HMRC error means public sector borrowing was overestimated by £3bn
DHSC second perm sec appointed as National Wealth Fund NED
02 Oct Economics
DHSC second perm sec appointed as National Wealth Fund NED
Book review: Torsten Bell's well-evidenced argument might appeal to think tank economists, but will it convince ministers?
05 Sep 2024 Economics
Book review: Torsten Bell's well-evidenced argument might appeal to think tank economists, but will it convince ministers?
The policy proposals in Torsten Bell’s clear and well-evidenced book might appeal to think tank economists, says Thomas Pope, but only time will tell if political strategy will convince his new colleagues and bosses in the Labour government
Reeves tells departments to find billions of pounds in savings ahead of Budget
29 Aug 2024 Economics
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
Reeves to announce efficiencies drive and consultancy spend squeeze in major speech
29 Jul 2024 Economics
Reeves to announce efficiencies drive and consultancy spend squeeze in major speech
Chancellor will set out reforms to "put an end to wasteful spending in government" and address £20bn black hole
Book review: Neil Lee’s Innovation for the Masses is an ideal book for policymakers
22 Jul 2024 Economics
Book review: Neil Lee’s Innovation for the Masses is an ideal book for policymakers
Can we drive innovation and also build greater equality? This solution-focused guide suggests so
National Wealth Fund to bring together existing bodies
09 Jul 2024 Economics
National Wealth Fund to bring together existing bodies
UK Infrastructure Bank and the British Business Bank to be 'aligned' under investment plan
IFS: Civil service pay has been ‘held down unbelievably’
25 Jun 2024 Economics
IFS: Civil service pay has been ‘held down unbelievably’
Paul Johnson says pay for officials is just one example of why public service cuts will be so difficult to achieve for next government
IFS: Conservative manifesto 'silent' on departmental spending cuts
12 Jun 2024 Economics
IFS: Conservative manifesto 'silent' on departmental spending cuts
Think tank warns the party's plans signal "an even tougher time" for departments
Treasury perm sec warned ministers over Tory tax claim
05 Jun 2024 Economics
Treasury perm sec warned ministers over Tory tax claim
James Bowler said ministers should not say a Conservative costing was produced by civil servants
Public sector productivity drive 'unlikely to ease spending pressures', IFS warns
04 Jun 2024 Economics
Public sector productivity drive 'unlikely to ease spending pressures', IFS warns
Institute for Fiscal Studies predicts reduced waiting lists and courts backlogs will come before budget savings
Scottish Government announces 9.3% three-year pay framework
31 May 2024 Economics
Scottish Government announces 9.3% three-year pay framework
Finance minister says the public sector pay policy provides an above-inflation increase
Departments face 'uncharted territory' because of spending review uncertainty
03 May 2024 Economics
Departments face 'uncharted territory' because of spending review uncertainty
Civil servants must be resourced to begin full planning now, Institute for Government warns
MPs accuse DWP of 'cherry-picking' evidence on Universal Credit impact
29 Apr 2024 Economics
MPs accuse DWP of 'cherry-picking' evidence on Universal Credit impact
Report says department has based its assessment of the impact UC to the labour market on "the most positive scenario"
Productivity puzzle corner: Can you dig it?
22 Apr 2024 Economics
Productivity puzzle corner: Can you dig it?
In this third instalment of this series on public sector productivity it’s time to turn to some definitions. Which are very simple. And very, very, complicated
Debt Management Office appoints first female chief exec
18 Apr 2024 Economics
Debt Management Office appoints first female chief exec
Chancellor says Jessica Pulay is "held in the highest regard on the international stage"
'What does it take to do my job well? A curious, analytical mindset': DBT's Ben Cropper on challenging perceptions and crossing disciplinary barriers
02 Apr 2024 Economics
'What does it take to do my job well? A curious, analytical mindset': DBT's Ben Cropper on challenging perceptions and crossing disciplinary barriers
CSW meets Ben Cropper, director of analysis and chief economist at the Department for Business and Trade
Productivity puzzle corner: The Efficiency Wars redux
28 Mar 2024 Economics
Productivity puzzle corner: The Efficiency Wars redux
In a new series of articles, Professor Colin Talbot will explore public sector productivity in the UK. This issue is increasingly on the agenda of both main contenders as they vie to form the next government and is something that will likely occupy civil servants whoever wins
Treasury shakes up leadership as Cat Little departs
13 Mar 2024 Economics
Treasury shakes up leadership as Cat Little departs
Beth Russell will take on new responsibilities while the Treasury considers recruiting a replacement second perm sec
Stats watchdog rebukes Treasury minister over ‘misleading’ tax-cut claim
20 Feb 2024 Economics
Stats watchdog rebukes Treasury minister over ‘misleading’ tax-cut claim
UKSA chair says comments claiming taxes for average earner have fallen by £1,000 could have misled the public
Northern Ireland heading for £1bn overspend
10 Nov 2023 Economics
Northern Ireland heading for £1bn overspend
'Fair' public sector pay awards set to add £590m to overspend, Department of Finance perm sec says
Departments facing 16% real-terms budget cuts, think tank predicts
06 Nov 2023 Economics
Departments facing 16% real-terms budget cuts, think tank predicts
Such a big five-year drop in spending "looks completely undeliverable", Resolution Foundation research director says
Fast Stream hits 50% STEM grads recruitment target
26 Oct 2023 Economics
Fast Stream hits 50% STEM grads recruitment target
Jeremy Quin says target is part of plan to "put innovation at the very core of policy making"
DHSC lacked economic advice to support Covid response, ex-minister says
06 Sep 2023 Economics
DHSC lacked economic advice to support Covid response, ex-minister says
Bethell also criticised No.10’s "odd" approach to managing the pandemic, and argued that government should be like Transformers
Treasury publishes new efficiency guidance for civil servants
31 Jul 2023 Economics
Treasury publishes new efficiency guidance for civil servants
Institute for Government praises “more sophisticated approach”
Bridging the gap: bringing local evidence to national policy
19 Jun 2023 Economics
Bridging the gap: bringing local evidence to national policy
Urgency to address regional disparities is clear and urgent shouldn’t mean we invest in untested, ideas, policies or businesses without evidence or strategy