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New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via our colleagues at Dods People

Departure comes as PM seeks new leadership for merged  Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Diplomat will oversee merger with DfID but will not lead FCDO long term, sources say

Candidate sought to deliver "significant and real step change in performance and outcomes"

Union warns of "huge uncertainty and unease for DfID staff" as David Cameron calls the move a "mistake"

Scrapping of aid department follows appointment of joint ministers in February, widely seen as a soft merger

Volunteers are ‘using their skills for the greater good’, chief people officer says

Timing of measure "would be detrimental to the efficient conduct and continuity of business", David Sterling warns

New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via our colleagues at Dods People

PrideON will feature panel talks, a podcast and an appearance from Mr Motivator

"Lack of joined-up thinking and activity across Whitehall is impeding progress," commission says

Covid-19 and killing of George Floyd have shown up “persistent and painful inequalities” in society, cab sec says