Read the winter 2026 issue of Civil Service World
19 Dec HR

Read the winter 2026 issue of Civil Service World

This issue brings a special focus on the clean energy superpower mission, plus interviews with four perm secs and the creator of Yes, Minister
by Civil Service World
Christian Turner named as next ambassador to the US
19 Dec HR
Christian Turner named as next ambassador to the US
'I can do my job from home': Civil servants reflect on 60% in-office mandate
18 Dec HR
'I can do my job from home': Civil servants reflect on 60% in-office mandate
Civil service headcount hits 10-year high
16 Mar 2022 HR
Civil service headcount hits 10-year high
Growth may be slowing down amid government plans to cut 65,000 jobs
Sue Gray wrong choice to conduct Partygate probe, former standards adviser argues
15 Mar 2022 HR
Sue Gray wrong choice to conduct Partygate probe, former standards adviser argues
Sir Phillip Mawer says independent adviser on ministerial standards should have powers to investigate civil servants
Civil servants accused of ‘paranoid risk aversion’ over Covid support schemes
15 Mar 2022 HR
Civil servants accused of ‘paranoid risk aversion’ over Covid support schemes
Ex-minister says entire board of British Business Bank should be sacked for Bounce Back Loan failings
Raab pledges support for ICC probe into Russian war crimes
15 Mar 2022 HR
Raab pledges support for ICC probe into Russian war crimes
UK will provide police and military analysis, specialist IT and legal expertise for evidence-gathering, says deputy prime minister
'I’ve experienced bullying and discrimination, absolutely': Simon Tse on championing racial diversity in the civil service Exclusive
14 Mar 2022 HR
'I’ve experienced bullying and discrimination, absolutely': Simon Tse on championing racial diversity in the civil service
The Cabinet Office race champion explains why he's "passionate about wanting to make a change" in the civil service
PCS withdraws from Cabinet Office review into racism and discrimination
14 Mar 2022 HR
PCS withdraws from Cabinet Office review into racism and discrimination
Civil service’s biggest union accuses department of carrying out “exercise in damage limitation”
At your service: CCS chief Simon Tse on procurement, PPE and being the 'silent partner' in times of crisis
14 Mar 2022 HR
At your service: CCS chief Simon Tse on procurement, PPE and being the 'silent partner' in times of crisis
The chief exec gives a behind-the-scenes look at the Crown Commercial Service's role during the fall of Kabul and the coronavirus pandemic
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – March 14
14 Mar 2022 HR
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – March 14
New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via our colleagues at Dods People
Covid public inquiry hearings ‘will not begin until 2023 at the earliest’
11 Mar 2022 HR
Covid public inquiry hearings ‘will not begin until 2023 at the earliest’
Revelation comes as inquiry chair puts draft terms of reference out to consultation
Cabinet Office offers £180k a year for next government HR chief
11 Mar 2022 HR
Cabinet Office offers £180k a year for next government HR chief
Job ad specifies “immediate credibility” as important attribute for chief people officer
Northern Ireland Civil Service announces perm sec reshuffle
11 Mar 2022 HR
Northern Ireland Civil Service announces perm sec reshuffle
Executive Office announces one top-level promotion and three job swaps
Former Tory candidate named new choice for Charity Commission chair after resignation 'shambles'
10 Mar 2022 HR
Former Tory candidate named new choice for Charity Commission chair after resignation 'shambles'
Government's previous pick quit days after being appointed when conduct issues emerged