‘Devastating’: Why are hundreds of DWP staff at risk of losing their jobs and ability to stay in the UK?
15 May HR

‘Devastating’: Why are hundreds of DWP staff at risk of losing their jobs and ability to stay in the UK?

A quirk in the Department for Work and Pension’s pay policy means hundreds of staff are unable to extend their visas
by Tevye Markson
Defra announces closure of Newcastle office
15 May HR
Defra announces closure of Newcastle office
Treasury appoints new second perm sec to support economic growth mission
15 May HR
Treasury appoints new second perm sec to support economic growth mission
Civil servants 'are hungry for reform': Union boss urges ministers to set clear plan
14 May HR
Civil servants 'are hungry for reform': Union boss urges ministers to set clear plan
Food Standards Agency triumphs at regulation awards
04 Apr HR
Food Standards Agency triumphs at regulation awards
NHS Health Research Authority and Information Commissioner's Office also collect major accolades
HMPPS launches fast-track programme for future prison leaders
04 Apr HR
HMPPS launches fast-track programme for future prison leaders
Salaries start at £41k and rise to more than £60k by scheme's third year
Three perm sec recruitment campaigns launch on same day
04 Apr HR
Three perm sec recruitment campaigns launch on same day
Cabinet Office kicks off search for top civil servants at Ministry of Justice, Department for Transport and DSIT
Acoba gets interim chair as Pickles departs
03 Apr HR
Acoba gets interim chair as Pickles departs
Temporary chair appointed from within the committee following Eric Pickles departure
ONS staff vote to extend strike mandate in office-attendance dispute
03 Apr HR
ONS staff vote to extend strike mandate in office-attendance dispute
PCS says it will pile pressure on ONS following a year of industrial action over 40% in-office rule
Automating ‘routine tasks’ could save £36bn a year, DSIT minister says
02 Apr HR
Automating ‘routine tasks’ could save £36bn a year, DSIT minister says
Maggie Jones tells peers a further £10bn in efficiencies will come from migrating services online and strengthening digital compliance
MoD second perm sec departs as department 'streamlines' leadership
02 Apr HR
MoD second perm sec departs as department 'streamlines' leadership
Exit comes amid series of reforms to governance at the MoD
Sir Robert Devereux appointed to lead review of ONS performance and culture
01 Apr HR
Sir Robert Devereux appointed to lead review of ONS performance and culture
Independent review, led by former DWP and DfT perm sec, to report back in early summer
Home Office extends interim immigration watchdog's term
01 Apr HR
Home Office extends interim immigration watchdog's term
Minister says David Bolt will stay in post for up to a further three months to ensure "smooth transition"
Unions accept 9% pay deal for Northern Ireland civil servants
31 Mar HR
Unions accept 9% pay deal for Northern Ireland civil servants
20-month award will also raise pay for the lowest paid NICS members to the Living Wage Foundation rate
Sue Gray warns PM over civil service attacks and cuts
28 Mar HR
Sue Gray warns PM over civil service attacks and cuts
Former senior civil servant praises “heroic” ex-colleagues in House of Lords maiden speech
New AI bootcamp to build tech expertise across Whitehall
28 Mar HR
New AI bootcamp to build tech expertise across Whitehall
Government data scientists will gain AI specialism through 12-week programme to grow digital capacity and drive efficiency
MHCLG officials vote for strikes over office closures
28 Mar HR
MHCLG officials vote for strikes over office closures
Civil servants in the department also demanding changes to office attendance policy and recruitment practices
Civil Service Muslim Network had no case to answer, probe into 'political activism' finds
27 Mar HR
Civil Service Muslim Network had no case to answer, probe into 'political activism' finds
Investigators were unable to identify “any specific wider general learning” from their inquiry, according to a document released under FOI
Spring Statement: HMRC gets £180m to help close tax gap
26 Mar HR
Spring Statement: HMRC gets £180m to help close tax gap
Funding includes £100m to hire 500 additional compliance officers from next month
New £3.25bn transformation fund to cover voluntary exits and digital reform
26 Mar HR
New £3.25bn transformation fund to cover voluntary exits and digital reform
Reeves announces transformation fund at Spring Statement to make government "leaner, more productive and more efficient"
PACAC seeks urgent clarity on appointment of interim Acoba chair
26 Mar HR
PACAC seeks urgent clarity on appointment of interim Acoba chair
Eric Pickles exiting as chair of the watchdog at end of month, with government planning to initially appoint an interim replacement
Tech high fliers join Defra board
26 Mar HR
Tech high fliers join Defra board
The environment department has announced the addition of two new non-execs: a pair of senior managers, whose previous postings include Amazon and Sky, as well as Ofcom and Innovate UK
When something goes wrong, it is often the case that 'someone knew'
26 Mar HR
When something goes wrong, it is often the case that 'someone knew'
Leaders must have confidence to take action when issues are raised
Former No.10 economic-policy director gets lobbying rules ‘discount’
25 Mar HR
Former No.10 economic-policy director gets lobbying rules ‘discount’
Tim Pitt started as Bank of America’s UK head of public policy in January after leaving government in May 2024
Public sector leaders must advocate for ‘speak-up’ culture – standards watchdog
25 Mar HR
Public sector leaders must advocate for ‘speak-up’ culture – standards watchdog
Committee on Standards in Public Life report says "open” and “curious” approach can enable improvements that could potentially avert disaster
Senior civil servant to become combined authority chief exec
24 Mar HR
Senior civil servant to become combined authority chief exec
Former Civil Contingencies Secretariat director Katharine Hammond starts £220k South Yorkshire role in May
Reeves: 10,000 civil service jobs to go in admin cost-cutting drive
24 Mar HR
Reeves: 10,000 civil service jobs to go in admin cost-cutting drive
Civil service unions call for honesty about impact of cuts on public services
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – March 24
24 Mar HR
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – March 24
Appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs in the last week, via Dods People