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Unions say tax treatment of pension contributions is leading civil servants "to incur significant tax burdens simply by saving for the future"

Former University of Aberdeen vice-chancellor to take up role after first recruitment process comes up empty

Latest staff moves come as government ramps up preparation for no deal

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

Civil Service Commission also reveals Health and Safety Executive breached recruitment principles

2019 nominees have done "outstanding work", says awards champion Sir Richard Heaton

Unit will be staffed by Cabinet Office and Ministry of Defence officials

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

Union says pay award was imposed “without proper and meaningful consultation”

Former DfE spad and Vote Leave chief is a longstanding critic of Whitehall. CSW reviews what he says he would change if he had power

Johnson promises to "mobilise the civil service" as he tells Gove to make no-deal planning "top priority"

Foreign Office is told not to "pick and choose" which leaks to investigate

Internal memo praises civil service's 'commitment to serve the government, the country and your fellow citizens objectively and professionally”

Scruton's return as chair comes after incoming prime minister Boris Johnson says sacking was “disgraceful”

Liz Truss says IR35 regulations for the whole public sector render specific oversight for departments unnecessary

Re-advertised role pared down from 100 days a year to 50 in second cycle

Cabinet Office reduces recommended pay increase from 2.2% to 2% so that paybill increase is in line with delegated pay guidance for departments

PACAC criticises lack of ministerial oversight and accountability for civil service learning and development

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

Cabinet secretary lauds Thompson’s achievements at the head of the tax authority as move to Audit, Reporting and Governance Authority is announced

Public sector pay rises set to outstrip 2% rise for civil servants revealed last month

Prospect says landmark judgement could have significant implications for all public-sector pension schemes with similar rules

Departments to provide details of requirements by the end of this month, says civil service chief exec

“The fundamental thing is the culture of integrity and loyalty of the people who see this stuff," ex-US ambassador Sir Peter Westmacott says