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

While the civil service has shrunk dramatically, its volume and proportion of IT and digital professionals have gone up and up, ONS data reveals

Cabinet Office and Scottish Government among eight organisations given red rating for recruitment capability, while Treasury identified as paying 20% over an advertised salary range without seeking authorisation

Annual survey says staff numbers rose by 0.3% in year to April and points to narrowing gender pay gap

Prospect fears PCS victory could give Cabinet Office a platform for more draconian changes

Conservative peer and former education secretary launches House of Lords tirade against “megaspads” and calls for substantial headcount reduction

High Court judges rule former minister Ben Gummer acted unlawfully by excluding some unions from negotiations over redundancy terms

But Cabinet Office agrees to formal review of pay system for Senior Civil Service

Furious reaction over Philip Hammond's suggestion that staff enjoy “10% premium” over private sector counterparts

Osborne-led department rapped Theresa May’s domain over pay agreement for child-abuse inquiry chief, it has emerged

Civil service chief exec says he and colleagues are "very conscious" of the 1% cap on pay rises, and suggests officials could see a more regionalised and role-related approach to increases

Government signs 20-year lease on city centre office development to house 2,900 staff