Government Tax Profession

Internal inquiry underway after drugs found in secure area of department

New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via our colleagues at Dods People

Competition launched for IT and digital specialists to propose solutions to societal problems

Department accused of lacking cost control as affordability gap opens up in 10-year programme

Minister Greg Hands reveals Berkshire county town as HQ for Trade Remedies Authority

Report calls on senior officials to increase their focus on ethical issues in outsourced contracts and not just pass responsibility ‘down the line’

Dave Penman tells union conference conspiracy claims from both ends of political spectrum are a threat to the fabric of Whitehall

David Lidington tells MPs that review on outsourcer’s collapse should offer recommendations in coming months

Recruitment of trade negotiators leaves department needing to cut overseas trade promotion posts

Government Digital Service reveals new model was road-tested with four departments

New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via our colleagues at Dods People

Department reveals that G4S’s contract to run the centres has been extended for two years until a long-term manager is identified.

Report argues Whitehall, the NHS and local government will not be able to fill key roles without tailored agreement with the European Union

Minister reveals reaction from permanent secretary Melanie Dawes to “storm in a teacup” revelations

Pay deal in Scotland follows “sustained cross-union campaign”, with talks ongoing with Whitehall

Appointment of Janet Young comes ahead of updated Government Estates Strategy

John Manzoni announces launch of “success profiles”, which will allow managers to recruit on past experience as well as competency-based framework

Newly updated policy implements a pipeline model which could make it easier for departments to self-approve 'business-as-usual' spending

Philip Rutnam organising inquiry into Windrush leaks, Cabinet Office minister Oliver Dowden reveals to PACAC

Government’s chief trade negotiation adviser brings together officials from 11 departments

Senior Home Office civil servant in charge of migration under pressure over Rudd resignation

Research from Dods ranks the performance of 29 of the government’s biggest IT suppliers

New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via our colleagues at Dods People

First BAME home secretary announced following leaks from Home Office that led to Rudd resigning