Ofgem boss appointed as new DESNZ perm sec
06 Mar HR

Ofgem boss appointed as new DESNZ perm sec

Jonathan Brearley says it is "a real privilege" to be appointed to the role "at such a defining moment across UK energy"
by Tevye Markson
Defra on track to cut 21% of its headcount by 2029, perm sec reveals
10 Mar HR
Defra on track to cut 21% of its headcount by 2029, perm sec reveals
Antonia Romeo's leadership style is exactly what the civil service needs right now
09 Mar HR
Antonia Romeo's leadership style is exactly what the civil service needs right now
AWE staff to strike over redundancy plans
09 Mar HR
AWE staff to strike over redundancy plans
‘Excellent choice’: Six ex-cab secs back Antonia Romeo pick
23 Feb HR
‘Excellent choice’: Six ex-cab secs back Antonia Romeo pick
Former civil service bosses praise Romeo’s track record after Starmer appoints her to top job
Professional standards should be 'championed at heart of government'
23 Feb HR
Professional standards should be 'championed at heart of government'
Letter to ministers says partnering with chartered bodies “will ensure public policy has long-term credibility”
ONS perm sec writes to BBC boss over Industry 'impersonation'
23 Feb HR
ONS perm sec writes to BBC boss over Industry 'impersonation'
Darren Tierney says staff have expressed distress that their work may be "inadvertently compromised" by TV show's portrayal
HMT launches search for next OBR chair
20 Feb HR
HMT launches search for next OBR chair
OBR needs new boss after Richard Hughes resignation which followed budget leak probe
‘I will stand up strongly for the civil service’: Antonia Romeo delivers first message to officials
20 Feb HR
‘I will stand up strongly for the civil service’: Antonia Romeo delivers first message to officials
"I want us to be known for excellence in delivery", new cabinet secretary tells civil servants
‘Ridiculous it has taken until 2026’: Reaction as first female cab sec appointed
19 Feb HR
‘Ridiculous it has taken until 2026’: Reaction as first female cab sec appointed
Mark Sedwill among those welcoming Romeo to the role, saying she will bring "dynamism and confidence"
Antonia Romeo appointed as cabinet secretary
19 Feb HR
Antonia Romeo appointed as cabinet secretary
Home Office perm sec takes up top role with immediate effect, following Sir Chris Wormald's departure last week
PM green lights six-figure payout for Chris Wormald
17 Feb HR
PM green lights six-figure payout for Chris Wormald
Starmer says severance package – thought to be around £260,000 – is "necessary" for former cabinet secretary following short-notice departure
Treasury names new chief economic adviser
16 Feb HR
Treasury names new chief economic adviser
Migration Advisory Committee chair Brian Bell will join department from next month
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – 16 Feb
16 Feb HR
Latest civil service & public affairs moves – 16 Feb
Appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via Dods People
Wormald departure: Gus O’Donnell criticises ‘shabby’ briefings from No.10
13 Feb HR
Wormald departure: Gus O’Donnell criticises ‘shabby’ briefings from No.10
Former cabinet secretary calls on Starmer to “get a grip” on his special advisers as head of civil service exits government
‘New low for this government’ – union responds to Chris Wormald exit
12 Feb HR
‘New low for this government’ – union responds to Chris Wormald exit
FDA boss hits out at government's treatment of the cabinet secretary