Civil servants to get 3.25% pay rise
22 May HR

Civil servants to get 3.25% pay rise

Unions warn 2025-2026 pay remit guidance won't address skills shortages or historic earnings erosion
by Jim Dunton
DWP perm sec says MPs should not worry about work coach shortages
23 May HR
DWP perm sec says MPs should not worry about work coach shortages
Cabinet Office names next civil service reform DG
22 May HR
Cabinet Office names next civil service reform DG
Government needs to give more clarity on 'missions', MPs told
21 May HR
Government needs to give more clarity on 'missions', MPs told
DESNZ seeks 'exemplary science communicator' to become chief scientist
21 May HR
DESNZ seeks 'exemplary science communicator' to become chief scientist
Successful candidate will succeed Paul Monks, who is leaving for the British Geological Survey
Civil service union to seek £18-per-hour minimum as conference backs new strike strategy
21 May HR
Civil service union to seek £18-per-hour minimum as conference backs new strike strategy
PCS to also oppose "tap on the shoulder" method for selecting people to leave jobs, calling this a “recipe for discrimination”
The government needs a workforce plan to inform civil service relocation
21 May HR
The government needs a workforce plan to inform civil service relocation
Last week brought major announcements about job relocations and office closures, but it will be a false start unless the government creates clarity and coherence out of the patchwork of civil service offices across the country
Perm sec-level job created to lead government comms as Simon Baugh departs
20 May HR
Perm sec-level job created to lead government comms as Simon Baugh departs
Director of government comms will “play pivotal role in overseeing major reform of how UK government communicates with the public”, advert says
MoD breaks ground on site for 1,100 staff in Blackpool
20 May HR
MoD breaks ground on site for 1,100 staff in Blackpool
The Talbot Gateway site will be the new home for Defence Business Services in the region
Joined-up data and multi-disciplinary teams: DfE sets out how it is driving cross-government work on opportunities mission
19 May HR
Joined-up data and multi-disciplinary teams: DfE sets out how it is driving cross-government work on opportunities mission
DfE delivers update on how it is embedding mission-focused approach to improving outcomes for children, including governance and spending review tweaks
Defra announces closure of Newcastle office
15 May HR
Defra announces closure of Newcastle office
Plans to shut Lancaster House hub come after upgrade and expansion
‘Devastating’: Why are hundreds of DWP staff at risk of losing their jobs and ability to stay in the UK?
15 May HR
‘Devastating’: Why are hundreds of DWP staff at risk of losing their jobs and ability to stay in the UK?
A quirk in the Department for Work and Pension’s pay policy means hundreds of staff are unable to extend their visas
Treasury appoints new second perm sec to support economic growth mission
15 May HR
Treasury appoints new second perm sec to support economic growth mission
Jim O’Neil joins HMT from executive role at Bank of America
Civil servants 'are hungry for reform': Union boss urges ministers to set clear plan
14 May HR
Civil servants 'are hungry for reform': Union boss urges ministers to set clear plan
FDA general secretary Dave Penman calls on government to "get on with" reform and slams characterisation of civil servants as "blockers"
GDS seeks two leaders to 'pilot and scale AI projects' and 'incubate service journey transformation'
14 May HR
GDS seeks two leaders to 'pilot and scale AI projects' and 'incubate service journey transformation'
Deputy director-level posts both come with salaries of more than £100,000
London-based civil service headcount to be cut by 12,000
14 May HR
London-based civil service headcount to be cut by 12,000
DHSC's Victoria Street headquarters to close amid push to move more jobs to regions
Jobs moving out of London, office closures and Fast Stream targets: How much of today's civil service reform announcement is new?
14 May HR
Jobs moving out of London, office closures and Fast Stream targets: How much of today's civil service reform announcement is new?
Ministers have also promised "thousands" of jobs will move to the regions and 50% of Fast Stream roles will be based outside the capital
Civil service AI tool for consultation analysis passes first public test
14 May HR
Civil service AI tool for consultation analysis passes first public test
“Humphrey” component could save government £20m a year, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology says
A perm sec refresh is a moment of opportunity for ministers to shape Whitehall’s leadership
13 May HR
A perm sec refresh is a moment of opportunity for ministers to shape Whitehall’s leadership
A reshuffle of perm secs is under way. Here's how ministers can make the most of it
Departments have underestimated threat posed by cyberattacks, MPs warn
13 May HR
Departments have underestimated threat posed by cyberattacks, MPs warn
Centre of government’s grip on state of legacy IT systems is “unacceptable”, Public Accounts Committee says
Ministerial directions and a 'powerful' board: Think tank's 'draft bill' sets out vision for statutory civil service
13 May HR
Ministerial directions and a 'powerful' board: Think tank's 'draft bill' sets out vision for statutory civil service
Cab sec would have responsibility for appointment and performance management of perm secs under IfG proposals
DWP's new Blackpool office opens amid reports SR25 funding will depend on job relocations
12 May HR
DWP's new Blackpool office opens amid reports SR25 funding will depend on job relocations
3,000 officials will move to Talbot Gateway site as Cabinet Office ups pressure to move jobs "closer to frontline services"
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – 12 May
12 May HR
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – 12 May
Appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via Dods People
Sir Ian Diamond steps down as UK’s national statistician
09 May HR
Sir Ian Diamond steps down as UK’s national statistician
ONS boss resigns after five years in post due to ongoing health issues
DWP annnounces 60% in-office rule across all grades from September
09 May HR
DWP annnounces 60% in-office rule across all grades from September
PCS says the decision is "a backward step" and that trusting staff to work from home "has been shown to improve productivity"
Agentic AI ‘could boost government productivity by 20-30%’, former lead NED says
09 May HR
Agentic AI ‘could boost government productivity by 20-30%’, former lead NED says
Former government lead non-executive director Michael Jary also calls for more “outsider leaders” in civil service
MoJ offers up to £160,000 for group chief technology officer
08 May HR
MoJ offers up to £160,000 for group chief technology officer
Chosen candidate will be be tasked with providing "leadership that will unite and organise a vast and diverse community of technical professionals"
New HMPPS bullying complaints unit to end 'toxic culture', prisons minister says
07 May HR
New HMPPS bullying complaints unit to end 'toxic culture', prisons minister says
Unit to be set up after Rademaker review identifies "perceived fear of retaliation for reporting a complaint"