John Edwards resigns as information commissioner after investigation finds 'case to answer'
19 Jun HR

John Edwards resigns as information commissioner after investigation finds 'case to answer'

Edwards says he accepts he has on occasions "exercised poor judgement and made attempts at humour that were inappropriate and caused offence"
by Tevye Markson
Civil service headcount rises to 524,000
19 Jun HR
Civil service headcount rises to 524,000
NAO lauds Government Finance Function for ‘strong foundations’ with 2030 strategy
19 Jun HR
NAO lauds Government Finance Function for ‘strong foundations’ with 2030 strategy
How can Whitehall start a hope loop of public service delivery?
19 Jun HR
How can Whitehall start a hope loop of public service delivery?
Acoba chief Pickles sets out proposals for beefed-up scrutiny of post-government jobs
26 Feb 2021 HR
Acoba chief Pickles sets out proposals for beefed-up scrutiny of post-government jobs
Boosted transparency and spectre of honours impact form part of anti-corruption watchdog’s drive
June Raine made permanent CEO of medicines regulator
25 Feb 2021 HR
June Raine made permanent CEO of medicines regulator
DHSC praises “crucial” role in rapid authorisation of Covid vaccines and formalises interim arrangements in place since 2019
Union launches judicial review of PM's support for Priti Patel after bullying probe
22 Feb 2021 HR
Union launches judicial review of PM's support for Priti Patel after bullying probe
FDA's legal action will seek to overturn Boris Johnson's staff that Patel did not break the ministerial code
Government Legal Department names successor to Jonathan Jones
18 Feb 2021 HR
Government Legal Department names successor to Jonathan Jones
Susanna McGibbon appointed as new GLD perm sec, Treasury solicitor and HM procurator general
Northern Ireland Civil Service to get remote-working hubs
18 Feb 2021 HR
Northern Ireland Civil Service to get remote-working hubs
Some departments will embrace "blended" flexible working model, finance minister says
Most departments are failing to hit apprenticeship targets, Labour Party claims
15 Feb 2021 HR
Most departments are failing to hit apprenticeship targets, Labour Party claims
Parliamentary data shows new trainee numbers across the whole economy were down more than a quarter year-on-year between August and October
HMRC offers £100k for new Fraud Investigation Service post
10 Feb 2021 HR
HMRC offers £100k for new Fraud Investigation Service post
Head of operations will oversee modernisation of capabilities to tackle serious fraud
Ministers confirm fix for unlawful Civil Service Pension Scheme discrimination
05 Feb 2021 HR
Ministers confirm fix for unlawful Civil Service Pension Scheme discrimination
Unions welcome decision to give scheme members deferred-choice option but seek action on reduced contributions
Northern Ireland crackdown on special advisers set to become law
03 Feb 2021 HR
Northern Ireland crackdown on special advisers set to become law
Executive Office spad numbers will be cut to six, salaries capped at £90k and advisers subject to the same disciplinary rules as civil servants
Dominic Cummings was right about greater role for scientists, says ex-DCMS perm sec
03 Feb 2021 HR
Dominic Cummings was right about greater role for scientists, says ex-DCMS perm sec
Sue Owen also tells IfG event government's Covid and Brexit experience should boost profile of civil service's operational delivery specialists
Post-Brexit environment watchdog names first chief exec
01 Feb 2021 HR
Post-Brexit environment watchdog names first chief exec
Appointment announced as location for Office for Environmental Protection revealed
Amber Rudd joins public-policy institute
29 Jan 2021 HR
Amber Rudd joins public-policy institute
Former energy secretary will lead on work around decarbonisation and COP26