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Union says sheer volume of new applicants amid coronavirus pandemic is ‘putting massive strain’ on workforce

Resolution Foundation calls on ministers to extend eligibility and encourage new claims as demand for support spikes

BEIS perm sec will move to become Cabinet Office perm sec as he takes on roles held by John Manzoni

Pocklington succeeds Melanie Dawes, who became Ofcom chief exec in February

But HMRC and Border Force workers are still among the most stressed parts of the civil service, according to poll data

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

Perm sec says demand levels mean policy changes such as cutting five-week payment delay for those affected by Covid-19 would be ‘operationally unfeasible

Delayed results of sentiment poll paint broad picture of ongoing improvement

MPs told previous verbal and numeric testing regime was slashing candidate pool by half

IFS says a job-matching scheme could provide staffing boost in priority areas like the NHS and supermarkets

“I know I can count on everyone to exemplify those values as we help the government navigate the country through this emergency”

Employers will not be required to report gender pay gaps for 2018-19, though the government Equalities Office will still offer support to any companies wishing to submit data