Civil service unions agree partnership framework with Cabinet Office
30 Jun HR

Civil service unions agree partnership framework with Cabinet Office

Cabinet Office and trade unions will endeavour to treat others with respect in all means of communication and approach civil service workforce issues in partnership
by Tevye Markson
MPs back Fiona Cannon as new commissioner for public appointments
30 Jun HR
MPs back Fiona Cannon as new commissioner for public appointments
Moving No.10 north will not fix the centre of government
30 Jun HR
Moving No.10 north will not fix the centre of government
Angela MacDonald: Capita is now ready to pay new retirees’ pensions on time
30 Jun HR
Angela MacDonald: Capita is now ready to pay new retirees’ pensions on time
I'm now convinced of the need for an Office of the Prime Minister – here's why
30 Jun HR
I'm now convinced of the need for an Office of the Prime Minister – here's why
The centre of government is trying to drive change with one arm tied behind its back. We need an Office of the Prime Minister, argues PACAC chair Simon Hoare
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – 29 June
29 Jun HR
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – 29 June
Appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs in the last week, via Dods People
Imperial College professor nominated by Reeves as next OBR chair
24 Jun HR
Imperial College professor nominated by Reeves as next OBR chair
The pick will now be scrutinised by the Treasury Committee, which has the final say
Ten years on from the vote to leave the EU, how has Brexit shaped the civil service?
23 Jun HR
Ten years on from the vote to leave the EU, how has Brexit shaped the civil service?
Ten years ago to this day, the UK public voted to leave the European Union, heaping an almighty challenge on government’s shoulders. What lasting effect has the move had on the civil service?
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – 22 June
22 Jun HR
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – 22 June
Appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs in the last week, via Dods People
Civil service headcount rises to 524,000
19 Jun HR
Civil service headcount rises to 524,000
Full-time equivalent staffing is now at its highest level since 2005
NAO lauds Government Finance Function for ‘strong foundations’ with 2030 strategy
19 Jun HR
NAO lauds Government Finance Function for ‘strong foundations’ with 2030 strategy
Public spending watchdog also flags “significant opportunity” for function to bolster its influence through leadership on the adoption of artificial intelligence
John Edwards resigns as information commissioner after investigation finds 'case to answer'
19 Jun HR
John Edwards resigns as information commissioner after investigation finds 'case to answer'
Edwards says he accepts he has on occasions "exercised poor judgement and made attempts at humour that were inappropriate and caused offence"
How can Whitehall start a hope loop of public service delivery?
19 Jun HR
How can Whitehall start a hope loop of public service delivery?
Now is a moment of hope with Whitehall thrumming with ambition. To capitalise on this, the civil service must reflect on whether it is supercharging or suffocating the change at the front line that citizens are demanding
MPs request ‘reliable date’ for pension scheme recovery as union joins insourcing calls
18 Jun HR
MPs request ‘reliable date’ for pension scheme recovery as union joins insourcing calls
Prospect joins calls to bring the Civil Service Pension Scheme back in-house as PAC chair seeks reassurances over the service's recovery
Defra DG set to become development corporation chief exec
18 Jun HR
Defra DG set to become development corporation chief exec
David Hill served as interim perm sec of the environment department in 2025 but will start new Greater Cambridge role in September
A giddy new dawn: Plans for SCS pay progression are a crucial step in the right direction
17 Jun HR
A giddy new dawn: Plans for SCS pay progression are a crucial step in the right direction
Recently-announced reforms to SCS pay means government can begin to address issues that have blighted the senior civil service pay system for decades