Civil Service Pension Scheme: PCS and Capita reach recognition agreement
28 Nov HR

Civil Service Pension Scheme: PCS and Capita reach recognition agreement

Outsourcer says the agreement "reflects our commitment to building a strong, positive relationship with PCS"
by Tevye Markson
Move fast and test things: Thoughtful risk-taking can build a new era for public service reform
28 Nov HR
Move fast and test things: Thoughtful risk-taking can build a new era for public service reform
Halt FCDO cuts before ‘prized expertise is lost for good’, committee chair warns
28 Nov HR
Halt FCDO cuts before ‘prized expertise is lost for good’, committee chair warns
Budget 2025: New public sector fraud unit announced
27 Nov HR
Budget 2025: New public sector fraud unit announced
New government chief technology officer sought as David Knott announces exit
06 Nov HR
New government chief technology officer sought as David Knott announces exit
Knott will step down from the role at the end of this year 
Six silks appointed in government litigation shakeup
06 Nov HR
Six silks appointed in government litigation shakeup
Senior barristers to help monitor and guide strategic management of high-profile civil litigation and cross-cutting legal issues
Ombudsman on a mission: Interview with Paula Sussex
05 Nov HR
Ombudsman on a mission: Interview with Paula Sussex
Paula Sussex is the new ombudsman responsible for looking into complaints from the public about services provided by the UK government and the NHS in England. She talks to CSW about her leadership style, listening to customers and the long road to reform
Government announces pick for next Charity Commission chair
05 Nov HR
Government announces pick for next Charity Commission chair
Dame Julia Unwin will bring “a wide range of experience and expertise to the role", says culture secretary
MoD’s accounts qualified over capital project concerns and liability figures
05 Nov HR
MoD’s accounts qualified over capital project concerns and liability figures
Latest annual report shows cost of bullying, harassment and discrimination settlements more than doubled year-on-year
Border Force patrol staff announce strike action
05 Nov HR
Border Force patrol staff announce strike action
Border Force Maritime workers "have waited far too long for fair recognition of the vital and dangerous work they do," says PCS general secretary Fran Heathcote
Think tank floats plans for standalone Department for the Prime Minister
04 Nov HR
Think tank floats plans for standalone Department for the Prime Minister
Former deputy cabinet secretary Helen MacNamara led work on the proposals
Chris Wormald: Media speculation is price of public life
04 Nov HR
Chris Wormald: Media speculation is price of public life
“You never want to read stuff in the press,” cabinet secretary tells MPs
Code update aims to speed up public appointments
03 Nov HR
Code update aims to speed up public appointments
Cabinet Office says changes will make it “quicker and more efficient” for organisations to recruit chairs and non-executive directors
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – November 3
03 Nov HR
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – November 3
Appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via Dods People
Jeremy Pocklington picked as next MoD perm sec
31 Oct HR
Jeremy Pocklington picked as next MoD perm sec
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero boss replaces David Williams as defence ministry’s top civil servant
Senior civil service pay rise should be 2.5% or less, Cabinet Office says
31 Oct HR
Senior civil service pay rise should be 2.5% or less, Cabinet Office says
Government asks Senior Salaries Review Body to prioritise measures from upcoming fundamental review of SCS pay