Departments agree 16% admin savings and 5% total efficiencies
11 Jun HR

Departments agree 16% admin savings and 5% total efficiencies

OvFM helps departments find £13.8bn of annual efficiencies in day-to-day spending as part of 5% overall target
by Tevye Markson
Defra eyes 5% headcount cuts as departments set out workforce reduction plans
13 Jun HR
Defra eyes 5% headcount cuts as departments set out workforce reduction plans
SR25: HMRC gets £1.7bn for big increase in compliance and debt management staff
12 Jun HR
SR25: HMRC gets £1.7bn for big increase in compliance and debt management staff
Outsourced staff accept 'groundbreaking' pay and benefits offer
12 Jun HR
Outsourced staff accept 'groundbreaking' pay and benefits offer
Northern Ireland civil servants set to get 9% pay rise
20 Jan HR
Northern Ireland civil servants set to get 9% pay rise
Pay offer covers August 2024 to March 2026
MPs question HMRC's status as a non-ministerial department
20 Jan HR
MPs question HMRC's status as a non-ministerial department
Minister James Murray insists he wants tax agency to "take more risks" and get out of its "comfort zone"
Most officials do not feel their role has become mission-focused, CSW survey finds
20 Jan HR
Most officials do not feel their role has become mission-focused, CSW survey finds
Just 17% of civil servants polled in CSW’s 2024 trust survey say their work is now "mission-focused"
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – Dec 20-Jan 20
20 Jan HR
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – Dec 20-Jan 20
Appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs in the last month, via Dods People
Tech issues dog pre-recorded NICS job interviews, minister confirms
17 Jan HR
Tech issues dog pre-recorded NICS job interviews, minister confirms
Figures also reveal hike in agency staff use at Northern Ireland departments
Chris Wormald has once-in-a-generation opportunity to deliver fundamental reform
17 Jan HR
Chris Wormald has once-in-a-generation opportunity to deliver fundamental reform
Here's what the new cab sec needs to do to build a civil service that’s ready for the challenges of the next decade
Proportion of officials leaving the civil service falls – but churn remains high
16 Jan HR
Proportion of officials leaving the civil service falls – but churn remains high
Internal transfers hit a record high last year, IfG's Whitehall Monitor report shows
DCMS and DSIT to revise gender reassignment policy in tribunal settlement
16 Jan HR
DCMS and DSIT to revise gender reassignment policy in tribunal settlement
Departments agree to pay out £116k to bring end to employment tribunal dispute brought by ex-employee over “sustained pattern of unfair treatment”
Read the winter 2025 issue of Civil Service World
15 Jan HR
Read the winter 2025 issue of Civil Service World
An exclusive interview with MHCLG perm sec Sarah Healey, a profile of the new cab sec and highlights of our annual perm secs round-up
Council takes another step towards permanent four-day week
15 Jan HR
Council takes another step towards permanent four-day week
Consultation set to launch after MHCLG seemingly drops threat of financial sanctions
Number of cases taken on by DWP's complaints reviewer shoots up 83% in three years
15 Jan HR
Number of cases taken on by DWP's complaints reviewer shoots up 83% in three years
Complaints to the Independent Case Examiner’s Office about DWP and its businesses rose by 38% in the same timeframe
Treasury minister resigns after PM's standards adviser completes investigation
15 Jan HR
Treasury minister resigns after PM's standards adviser completes investigation
Laurie Magnus says Tulip Siddiq did not breach code but that Keir Starmer may "want to consider her ongoing responsibilities" in letter to PM
FCDO contractors vote to continue strike action over 'poverty pay'
15 Jan HR
FCDO contractors vote to continue strike action over 'poverty pay'
PCS says G4S security staff "are no longer prepared to be treated like second class citizens in government buildings"
Wales's chief medic steps down after eight years
14 Jan HR
Wales's chief medic steps down after eight years
Frank Atherton says being chief medical officer has been the "highlight of my professional career"
Civil servants 'must have voice' in AI rollout, union chief says
14 Jan HR
Civil servants 'must have voice' in AI rollout, union chief says
Prospect's Mike Clancy argues government should look to be an exemplary employer with new artificial intelligence push
'Modest, confident and fearless': A profile of new cabinet secretary Sir Chris Wormald
14 Jan HR
'Modest, confident and fearless': A profile of new cabinet secretary Sir Chris Wormald
CSW speaks to Wormald's former colleagues to find out what makes the new cab sec tick, what he can bring to the role and whether he's someone you'd have a beer with
A ‘restless and relentless’ government: Starmer sets out AI action plan
13 Jan HR
A ‘restless and relentless’ government: Starmer sets out AI action plan
Government to appoint AI leads for each of its five missions as part of its new AI Opportunities Action Plan
National Crime Agency offers £145k for next chief operating officer
13 Jan HR
National Crime Agency offers £145k for next chief operating officer
Successful candidate will also serve as director general responsible for capabilities
'Innovation can come from anyone, anywhere': The projects to watch in this year's One Big Thing
13 Jan HR
'Innovation can come from anyone, anywhere': The projects to watch in this year's One Big Thing
This year’s One Big Thing is focused on helping civil servants be more innovative. Here, the Cabinet Office sets out the projects already underway and how you can take part
Brown-era No.10 comms chief appointed Cabinet Office second perm sec
13 Jan HR
Brown-era No.10 comms chief appointed Cabinet Office second perm sec
Michael Ellam was also previously a Treasury DG in a 20-year civil service career before joining HSBC
Benefits system gives officials no incentive to be curious, charities warn
10 Jan HR
Benefits system gives officials no incentive to be curious, charities warn
DWP staff need better training on supporting vulnerable claimants, specialist teams to help deal with complex issues and relief from caseload pressures, MPs are told
Zero civil service home-working 'should be the baseline' – Lord Maude
10 Jan HR
Zero civil service home-working 'should be the baseline' – Lord Maude
At the other end of the spectrum, Lords debate sees former Sunday Telegraph editor call for 20% office working
Staff choose work-to-rule strategy in Land Registry and CAA disputes
09 Jan HR
Staff choose work-to-rule strategy in Land Registry and CAA disputes
Outsourced workers at DESNZ vote to strike over pay as ballots loom at DfE and Cabinet Office sites
Defence ministers issue update on plan to cut MoD civil service jobs
09 Jan HR
Defence ministers issue update on plan to cut MoD civil service jobs
Ministry of Defence's civilian workforce is expected to fall by 1,370 in six months, veterans minister Al Carns says