The briefings against Chris Wormald damage the trust that is essential to good government
23 Oct HR

The briefings against Chris Wormald damage the trust that is essential to good government

For the Cummings admirers in No.10 reading this: Anyone can break a system down, putting it back together is a different skill
by Dave Penman
Ministers launch NICS apprenticeship scheme
24 Oct HR
Ministers launch NICS apprenticeship scheme
Cabinet Office given responsibility for Digital ID policy
24 Oct HR
Cabinet Office given responsibility for Digital ID policy
Think tank welcomes 'relaxation' of rules on civil servants speaking in public
24 Oct HR
Think tank welcomes 'relaxation' of rules on civil servants speaking in public
'Relentless' policy shifts have hit civil servants' faith in leadership, Chisholm says
19 May 2023 HR
'Relentless' policy shifts have hit civil servants' faith in leadership, Chisholm says
Officials have been "discombobulated" by non-stop change in policy and ministers, COO says
'We've become much more flexible': Alex Chisholm on using MOG changes as a springboard for reform
19 May 2023 HR
'We've become much more flexible': Alex Chisholm on using MOG changes as a springboard for reform
Ahead of this year’s Civil Service Live, the civil service chief operating officer reflects on reforming government and learning from Brexit and Covid
CPS offers up to £226k for next director of public prosecutions
19 May 2023 HR
CPS offers up to £226k for next director of public prosecutions
Max Hill will step down from helm of Crown Prosecution Service in October
George Eustice is right: ministers should spend more time with junior civil servants
18 May 2023 HR
George Eustice is right: ministers should spend more time with junior civil servants
While the civil service is dominated by generalists when it comes to policy, junior civil servants may be the closest thing ministers have to experts
Civil service union chief Mark Serwotka to retire after 23 years
17 May 2023 HR
Civil service union chief Mark Serwotka to retire after 23 years
PCS general secretary says "serious health issues" contributed to his decision to step down
Treasury confirms Civil Service Pension Scheme reform plan
17 May 2023 HR
Treasury confirms Civil Service Pension Scheme reform plan
Reformed scheme will not have to cover costs for legacy schemes, policy statement says
HMCTS pushes Common Platform rollout deadline back by another year
16 May 2023 HR
HMCTS pushes Common Platform rollout deadline back by another year
HMCTS chief reveals parts of the case-management system rollout will be delayed until 2025
Ministers 'too often make it harder for civil servants to do their job', Gauke says
15 May 2023 HR
Ministers 'too often make it harder for civil servants to do their job', Gauke says
Ministers who are confrontational don't have "reputation for being terribly effective", ex-justice secretary says
MPs doubt Cabinet Office’s ability to fix security-vetting failings
15 May 2023 HR
MPs doubt Cabinet Office’s ability to fix security-vetting failings
Public Accounts Committee accuses department of “blocking” UKSV reform and ignoring risks
One-off payment for civil servants was on the table but ‘fell apart in 24 hours’, says union chief
12 May 2023 HR
One-off payment for civil servants was on the table but ‘fell apart in 24 hours’, says union chief
FDA’s Dave Penman says Cabinet Office “promised” cost-of-living boost similar to NHS and teacher offers during pay talks
Stop calling civil servants 'lazy, woke and Machiavellian', union chief tells ministers
11 May 2023 HR
Stop calling civil servants 'lazy, woke and Machiavellian', union chief tells ministers
Dave Penman urges Rishi Sunak to show he values government workforce at FDA conference
Civil service walkouts to continue after fresh vote – but DWP staff miss strike threshold
10 May 2023 HR
Civil service walkouts to continue after fresh vote – but DWP staff miss strike threshold
FCDO could see first action in PCS's campaign over pay and conditions, but turnout falls short at DHSC
DfT names next second perm sec
09 May 2023 HR
DfT names next second perm sec
Jo Shanmugalingam takes over from permanent secretary Gareth Davies, who moved to trade department last year
Cabinet Office to create register of senior civil servants’ second jobs
09 May 2023 HR
Cabinet Office to create register of senior civil servants’ second jobs
Guidance sets out detailed requirements to disclose senior officials’ employment outside the civil service
Health secretary pushes through NHS pay rise with ministerial direction
09 May 2023 HR
Health secretary pushes through NHS pay rise with ministerial direction
Perm sec Sir Chris Wormald gets ministerial sign-off as pay award breaches approved budget
Civil servants among 400,000 to receive coronation medal
05 May 2023 HR
Civil servants among 400,000 to receive coronation medal
Simon Case thanks officials for "tireless" work on King Charles's coronation as medal design is unveiled
MPs voice fears about Cabinet Office’s latest shared-services drive
05 May 2023 HR
MPs voice fears about Cabinet Office’s latest shared-services drive
Report flags lack of business case, absence contingency plans for funding shortfalls and inconsistent “benefits” calculations
Environment Agency staff extend strike mandate over pay dispute
04 May 2023 HR
Environment Agency staff extend strike mandate over pay dispute
Prospect urges ministers to let agency leaders "meaningfully negotiate with unions on pay"
Anger as NI civil servants are left to find 10% budget cuts
03 May 2023 HR
Anger as NI civil servants are left to find 10% budget cuts
Government ignores call for ministerial directions in absence of power-sharing executive
Cabinet Office pauses inquiry into Sue Gray Labour talks
03 May 2023 HR
Cabinet Office pauses inquiry into Sue Gray Labour talks
Department considering "next steps" while it awaits Acoba's decision on appointment as Starmer's chief of staff
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – May 2
02 May 2023 HR
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – May 2
New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via the Dods People team
BBC chair Richard Sharp resigns over Boris Johnson loan inquiry
28 Apr 2023 HR
BBC chair Richard Sharp resigns over Boris Johnson loan inquiry
Sharp says code breach was "inadvertent" after inquiry flags "potential perceived conflict of interest"
Ministers accused of ‘waging war on their workforce’ as thousands of civil servants strike
28 Apr 2023 HR
Ministers accused of ‘waging war on their workforce’ as thousands of civil servants strike
Walkouts over pay and pensions hit 132 departments and agencies, including HMRC and DWP
'Negligent' employers not being inspected due to HSE funding cuts, union warns
28 Apr 2023 HR
'Negligent' employers not being inspected due to HSE funding cuts, union warns
Inspection cancellations soar amid "staffing and skills crisis" after 43% real-terms funding cuts