‘Ridiculous it has taken until 2026’: Reaction as first female cab sec appointed
19 Feb HR

‘Ridiculous it has taken until 2026’: Reaction as first female cab sec appointed

Mark Sedwill among those welcoming Romeo to the role, saying she will bring "dynamism and confidence"
by Tevye Markson
HMT launches search for next OBR chair
20 Feb HR
HMT launches search for next OBR chair
‘I will stand up strongly for the civil service’: Antonia Romeo delivers first message to officials
20 Feb HR
‘I will stand up strongly for the civil service’: Antonia Romeo delivers first message to officials
Antonia Romeo appointed as cabinet secretary
19 Feb HR
Antonia Romeo appointed as cabinet secretary
300 jobs 'at risk' as half of Insolvency Service offices to close
12 May 2022 HR
300 jobs 'at risk' as half of Insolvency Service offices to close
Agency announces plans to close 11 offices in move to "regional hubs" model
Partygate: Met reveals at least 50 more fines have been issued
12 May 2022 HR
Partygate: Met reveals at least 50 more fines have been issued
Latest figures push number of reprimands for attending rule-breaking get togethers above 100 mark
PM warned to stop flexible-working ‘culture war’ with civil service
12 May 2022 HR
PM warned to stop flexible-working ‘culture war’ with civil service
Departmental leaders should decide how – and from where – officials deliver on priorities, FDA chief tells union’s annual conference
HMRC to open 12th regional hub later this month
11 May 2022 HR
HMRC to open 12th regional hub later this month
Manchester will open next as part of a strategy the department says will save it more than £300m by 2026
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – May 9
09 May 2022 HR
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – May 9
New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via our colleagues at Dods People
‘We can’t control the tweets’: chief people officer Rupert McNeil on criticism, the Covid response – and why the civil service is like a jellyfish
09 May 2022 HR
‘We can’t control the tweets’: chief people officer Rupert McNeil on criticism, the Covid response – and why the civil service is like a jellyfish
In his final interview as civil service chief people officer, Rupert McNeil talks about his proudest achievements, and the reasons for his departure
'Naked cronyism' jab as two Tory donors appointed to public health roles
06 May 2022 HR
'Naked cronyism' jab as two Tory donors appointed to public health roles
DHSC and UKHSA say all government protocols were followed in making the appointments
Former DCMS perm sec takes on UK Debt Management Office role
06 May 2022 HR
Former DCMS perm sec takes on UK Debt Management Office role
Sue Owen’s appointment as non-exec chair of advisory board marks return to DMO after 16 years
People Survey: Who’s bucking the trend on bullying, harassment and discrimination?
06 May 2022 HR
People Survey: Who’s bucking the trend on bullying, harassment and discrimination?
Not all departments are improving their scores when it comes to staff reporting workplace problems
EXCL: DfE morale at 'all-time low' over hybrid working row as staff feel 'alienated by leadership' Exclusive
05 May 2022 HR
EXCL: DfE morale at 'all-time low' over hybrid working row as staff feel 'alienated by leadership'
Civil servants demand to know how leaders plan to rebuild trust after office-return guidance and failure to defend them from political attack
DfT to screen job applicants' social media accounts
05 May 2022 HR
DfT to screen job applicants' social media accounts
Capita will also perform social media "recruitment checks" for would-be DVLA and DVSA staff
Government digital profession given licence to offer £45k a year extra for key senior roles
04 May 2022 HR
Government digital profession given licence to offer £45k a year extra for key senior roles
Pilot scheme will allow DDaT posts to tap into ‘pivotal role allowance’