‘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
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Defra announces closure of Newcastle office
Treasury appoints new second perm sec to support economic growth mission
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Treasury appoints new second perm sec to support economic growth mission
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Civil servants 'are hungry for reform': Union boss urges ministers to set clear plan
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DWP considers outsourcing 2,500 new jobs
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Home Office defends ex-asylum chief against 'chief policy blocker' jibe
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DBT consultation on strike-curbing plans labelled a 'sham'
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DBT consultation on strike-curbing plans labelled a 'sham'
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CAA boosts pay offer after staff vote to strike
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CAA boosts pay offer after staff vote to strike
New deal will be worth 7.5% for some officials and includes a minimum rise of £1,750
Government has taken 'no tangible steps' to strengthen Acoba, international body says
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Government has taken 'no tangible steps' to strengthen Acoba, international body says
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CAA officials vote to strike for first time in regulator's history
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CAA officials vote to strike for first time in regulator's history
Action backed as survey suggests 42% of organisation's officials are considering leaving
Eustice cleared to set up agriculture consultancy
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Churn and diary management: Former ministers recall biggest frustrations working with civil servants
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Patrick Vallance takes up role advising Singaporean government
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Patrick Vallance takes up role advising Singaporean government
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Union rejects ‘unacceptable’ HMRC pay award
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Union rejects ‘unacceptable’ HMRC pay award
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Officials at pensions regulator to strike over 3% pay deal
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Officials at pensions regulator to strike over 3% pay deal
Staff will walk out for two weeks over ‘poor relations of the civil service’ offer
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‘Dehumanising’ criticism of civil servants blamed as bullying complaints rocket at Defra
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Jonathan Van-Tam takes job at vaccine maker Moderna
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Jonathan Van-Tam takes job at vaccine maker Moderna
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DWP to replace government's largest customer service centre with new £200m facility
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DWP to replace government's largest customer service centre with new £200m facility
Department publishes procurement notice outlining intent to overhaul its customer service centre to help deliver a more effective welfare system