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Figures revealed in parliamentary answer show the cost of recruiting trade experts to the department since its creation in June 2016

Analysis of departmental annual reports reveals DCMS leads the pack for senior management pay boosters

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

New plan will be published in addition to long-awaited strategy for the civil service, Cabinet Office  minister Chris Skidmore tells CSW

Newly-launched unit – which grew out of DWP predecessor – is offering 10 courses in four cities

Appointment of Angela MacDonald and Penny Ciniewicz follows departures of key staff Ruth Owen and Jennie Granger earlier this year

Judges say controversial fees “prevent access to justice”, meaning government faces repayment bill

Unpaid extra hours mean many public sector staff are effectively earning below the minimum wage, says GMB union

Family-focused pilot scheme will allow staff to return to the UK every weekend

Potential for move to local pay deals floated by civil service chief slammed as “tricks and gimmicks” by the PCS

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

While the civil service has shrunk dramatically, its volume and proportion of IT and digital professionals have gone up and up, ONS data reveals

Cabinet Office and Scottish Government among eight organisations given red rating for recruitment capability, while Treasury identified as paying 20% over an advertised salary range without seeking authorisation

Annual survey says staff numbers rose by 0.3% in year to April and points to narrowing gender pay gap

Prospect fears PCS victory could give Cabinet Office a platform for more draconian changes

Conservative peer and former education secretary launches House of Lords tirade against “megaspads” and calls for substantial headcount reduction

High Court judges rule former minister Ben Gummer acted unlawfully by excluding some unions from negotiations over redundancy terms

But Cabinet Office agrees to formal review of pay system for Senior Civil Service

Furious reaction over Philip Hammond's suggestion that staff enjoy “10% premium” over private sector counterparts

Osborne-led department rapped Theresa May’s domain over pay agreement for child-abuse inquiry chief, it has emerged

Civil service chief exec says he and colleagues are "very conscious" of the 1% cap on pay rises, and suggests officials could see a more regionalised and role-related approach to increases

Government signs 20-year lease on city centre office development to house 2,900 staff

Head of civil service predicts that when he stands down, a range of senior women will be in the running to succeed him

Prime minister applauds Grenfell Tower and terror responses, but calls on Whitehall staff to “be bold” in facing future challenges