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Number of staff taking courses has more than trebled in last three years

Liz Truss says government stands by 2015 reforms to public service pensions after transitional protections ruled discriminatory

Trade secretary Liam Fox says he hopes trainees "will be able to enjoy their whole career at DIT"

Emily Miles to head up watchdog from September after acting as environment ministry’s director general for EU Exit delivery 

Department’s annual report details £46.5m rise against 700-strong boost in workers

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

Department signs ‘digital charter’ with 15 companies

PCS says contractors' use of agency staff to cover industrial action may have broken the law

Respect in civil service is ‘earned and deserved’, cabinet secretary tells officials after ambassador’s resignation

Sir David Normington tells event that attacks on officials could be "passing phase" or "existential threat"

Annual report also details declining spending on consultants and temporary staff

Industrial action will be the latest in a series of strikes that have been backed by high-profile MPs