Jobs moving out of London, office closures and Fast Stream targets: How much of today's civil service reform announcement is new?
14 May HR

Jobs moving out of London, office closures and Fast Stream targets: How much of today's civil service reform announcement is new?

Ministers have also promised "thousands" of jobs will move to the regions and 50% of Fast Stream roles will be based outside the capital
by Beckie Smith
GDS seeks two leaders to 'pilot and scale AI projects' and 'incubate service journey transformation'
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GDS seeks two leaders to 'pilot and scale AI projects' and 'incubate service journey transformation'
London-based civil service headcount to be cut by 12,000
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London-based civil service headcount to be cut by 12,000
Civil service AI tool for consultation analysis passes first public test
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No formal complaints against Steve Barclay amid 'bullying' claims, DHSC says
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Allies of health secretary say allegations staff raised concerns about “bad behaviour” are "untrue"
Civil servant to walk length of UK for charity
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DSIT official says managers have been "extremely supportive" of his career break
‘Team captain for the UK’s cybersecurity’ – NCSC offers £200k in hunt for tech chief
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Cyber intelligence agency recruits for chief technology officer
Defend civil servants from 'unfair' attacks over Raab report, ex-Foreign Office chief tells PM
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Defend civil servants from 'unfair' attacks over Raab report, ex-Foreign Office chief tells PM
Raab's characterisation of officials who complained about his "aggressive" behaviour" is "flat wrong", Simon McDonald says
‘In-work poverty': One in five DWP staff claiming benefits, survey finds
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‘In-work poverty': One in five DWP staff claiming benefits, survey finds
Ministers urged to act as PCS survey of 5,638 DWP officials also finds 11% have used foodbanks in the last year
The Raab-resignation circus shows we need an independent look at ministerial bullying
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The Raab-resignation circus shows we need an independent look at ministerial bullying
The UK government should follow the example of parliament, Scotland and Wales to improve the way complaints of bullying are handled
PACAC to probe ‘fraught’ relationship between civil servants and ministers
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PACAC to probe ‘fraught’ relationship between civil servants and ministers
William Wragg says relationship "has been tested and in part does appear to be broken"
Ministerial bullying complaints process should be 'simpler and fairer', Dowden says
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Ministerial bullying complaints process should be 'simpler and fairer', Dowden says
Raab inquiry should not leading to “letting up in the high standards” expected of civil servants, deputy PM adds
From the editor: Civil servants are not to blame for Raab's behaviour
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From the editor: Civil servants are not to blame for Raab's behaviour
We must challenge the victim-blaming narrative that Raab is a martyr to the civil service blob
Ministers should not fear civil service 'politicisation', Francis Maude says
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Ministers should not fear civil service 'politicisation', Francis Maude says
Without changes, there will be “more cases like Raab’s when frustrations boil over”, reform adviser says
Civil service bosses pledge to learn from Raab inquiry 'shortcomings' Exclusive
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Civil service bosses pledge to learn from Raab inquiry 'shortcomings'
Report into bullying complaints "makes for difficult reading", Case and Chisholm tell staff
Raab 'threatened' officials with civil service code, inquiry finds
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Raab 'threatened' officials with civil service code, inquiry finds
FCDO perm sec says he warned Raab against references to code, which investigator says amounted to "threat of unspecified disciplinary action”
Bullying report finds Raab acted in ‘intimidating manner’ as justice secretary
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Bullying report finds Raab acted in ‘intimidating manner’ as justice secretary
Echoes of Patel inquiry findings as lawyer Adam Tolley says justice secretary's behaviour was “abrasive” but not intentionally “abusive”
Government emissions fall 35% in five years
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Government emissions fall 35% in five years
But State of the Estate report finds failure to meet target to cut amount of waste generated
Civil servants accuse Raab of 'gaslighting in his last gasps' as he quits over bullying probe
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Dominic Raab resigns over bullying inquiry, but says findings 'flawed'
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Justice secretary says report "sets dangerous precedent" by “setting the threshold for bullying so low”
PM 'considering findings' of Raab bullying investigation
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Report landed on Sunak's desk this morning
Sunak accused of spreading 'misinformation' over civil service pay
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Sunak accused of spreading 'misinformation' over civil service pay
Reference to “independent pay review body process” shows "lack of understanding", union chief says
DHSC perm sec rules out pay-dispute arbitration with junior doctors
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DHSC perm sec rules out pay-dispute arbitration with junior doctors
Chris Wormald tells MPs third-party mediation is “not something the government is pursuing”
1,000 more Passport Office staff to strike for 'reasonable' pay offer
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1,000 more Passport Office staff to strike for 'reasonable' pay offer
PCS follows through on warning to escalate industrial action following 4.5% pay award announcement
Defence procurement ‘broken’ and needs 'root and branch reform', MPs say
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Defence procurement ‘broken’ and needs 'root and branch reform', MPs say
MPs warn of "optimism-bias" budgeting, cycle of costly delay and failure, and skills shortage
Civil Service Commission seeks more independence from Cabinet Office
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Civil Service Commission seeks more independence from Cabinet Office
Gisela Stuart says the regulator has at times been "treated like a business unit of the Cabinet Office"
Alok Sharma denies bullying civil servants
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Alok Sharma denies bullying civil servants
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