‘Unacceptable’: The Civil Service Pension Scheme transfer six weeks on
13 Jan HR

‘Unacceptable’: The Civil Service Pension Scheme transfer six weeks on

Unions put pressure on Capita and the Cabinet Office amid ongoing issues with the scheme
by Tevye Markson
‘Huge milestone’: Construction of new government hub begins
19 Jan HR
‘Huge milestone’: Construction of new government hub begins
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – 19 January
19 Jan HR
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – 19 January
HMRC perm sec says AI adoption won’t reduce staff numbers
15 Jan HR
HMRC perm sec says AI adoption won’t reduce staff numbers
Starmer apologises for 'unfortunate error' in approving football regulator appointment
13 Nov 2025 HR
Starmer apologises for 'unfortunate error' in approving football regulator appointment
PM has ordered an internal review of No.10 recusals after rubber stamping David Kogan's appointment as chair
DBT’s plans for 1,500 job cuts and office closures dubbed ‘irrational’
11 Nov 2025 HR
DBT’s plans for 1,500 job cuts and office closures dubbed ‘irrational’
PCS union says department’s Bristol base is set to shut, with five other outposts also at risk
'Great and inspirational leader' sought for next chief people officer
10 Nov 2025 HR
'Great and inspirational leader' sought for next chief people officer
£170,000 salary on offer for “one of the most significant posts in government”
ALB leaders: Quango reviews should be shorter and more regular
10 Nov 2025 HR
ALB leaders: Quango reviews should be shorter and more regular
Chief execs and chairs of public bodies says ALB reviews don't happen often enough are usually too time-consuming when they do happen
Prison officers’ union seeks 6.3% rise for frontline staff
07 Nov 2025 HR
Prison officers’ union seeks 6.3% rise for frontline staff
Individual officers “cannot be blamed” for high-profile release errors, ministers are warned
Union extends industrial action at ONS over WFH policy
07 Nov 2025 HR
Union extends industrial action at ONS over WFH policy
Prospect members to continue action short of strike in dispute over 40% in-office rule
Culture secretary and department breached public appointments code, watchdog finds
07 Nov 2025 HR
Culture secretary and department breached public appointments code, watchdog finds
Commissioner for public appointments finds three breaches of the code in the government's appointment of David Kogan as chair of the Independent Football Regulator
'Height of irresponsibility': Union slams Reform's proposed public sector pensions overhaul
06 Nov 2025 HR
'Height of irresponsibility': Union slams Reform's proposed public sector pensions overhaul
Deputy leader Richard Tice suggests putting all new public servants onto defined contribution schemes
New government chief technology officer sought as David Knott announces exit
06 Nov 2025 HR
New government chief technology officer sought as David Knott announces exit
Knott will step down from the role at the end of this year 
Six silks appointed in government litigation shakeup
06 Nov 2025 HR
Six silks appointed in government litigation shakeup
Senior barristers to help monitor and guide strategic management of high-profile civil litigation and cross-cutting legal issues
Ombudsman on a mission: Interview with Paula Sussex
05 Nov 2025 HR
Ombudsman on a mission: Interview with Paula Sussex
Paula Sussex is the new ombudsman responsible for looking into complaints from the public about services provided by the UK government and the NHS in England. She talks to CSW about her leadership style, listening to customers and the long road to reform
Government announces pick for next Charity Commission chair
05 Nov 2025 HR
Government announces pick for next Charity Commission chair
Dame Julia Unwin will bring “a wide range of experience and expertise to the role", says culture secretary