Robbins sacking: Gus O'Donnell warns of 'serious' crisis in ministerial-civil service relations
20 Apr HR

Robbins sacking: Gus O'Donnell warns of 'serious' crisis in ministerial-civil service relations

Former cabinet secretary says the sacking of Sir Olly Robbins “risks having a serious and sustained chilling effect on serving and prospective civil servants"
by Tevye Markson
Strike ballot over FCDO job cuts fails to reach turnout threshold
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Strike ballot over FCDO job cuts fails to reach turnout threshold
Civil Service Commission launches review of revolving-doors rules
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Civil Service Commission launches review of revolving-doors rules
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – 30 March–20 April
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Sunak sets date for Spending Review – and issues pay warning
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Sunak sets date for Spending Review – and issues pay warning
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Vaccines minister pressured to accelerate officials’ return to offices
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Mixed messaging: Lee Cain's proposals to reform government communications need more clarity
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Mixed messaging: Lee Cain's proposals to reform government communications need more clarity
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Police thwart anti-vax protesters’ bid to storm MHRA headquarters
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Police thwart anti-vax protesters’ bid to storm MHRA headquarters
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Treasury eyes 50:50 split between office and remote working
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Employment tribunal decision could cost MoD £1.5m, says union
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'Support for miscarriages needs to be so much better': MPs back union's call for civil service pregnancy loss policy Exclusive
27 Aug 2021 HR
'Support for miscarriages needs to be so much better': MPs back union's call for civil service pregnancy loss policy
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Cabinet Office ‘needs to step up for civil servants who suffer pregnancy loss’ Exclusive
26 Aug 2021 HR
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Cabinet Office unveils ‘Government School of Property’ plans
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I had amazing support at work when I miscarried. Civil servants deserve the same
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I had amazing support at work when I miscarried. Civil servants deserve the same
Civil service policy on pregnancy loss is "paltry", Victoria Jones writes
Leadership and management training overhaul to provide 'tangible skills'
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Leadership and management training overhaul to provide 'tangible skills'
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