Pension scheme crisis: Unions urge government to ‘go further’
30 Jan HR

Pension scheme crisis: Unions urge government to ‘go further’

Civil service unions call for compensation scheme, voluntary exits delay, and hardship loan consistency
by Tevye Markson
'I promoted flexible working like a campaigner': What I learnt driving inclusivity in the civil service
02 Feb HR
'I promoted flexible working like a campaigner': What I learnt driving inclusivity in the civil service
Government launches development scheme for mid-career scientists and engineers
02 Feb HR
Government launches development scheme for mid-career scientists and engineers
Copilot trial: DWP staff save 19 minutes per day
02 Feb HR
Copilot trial: DWP staff save 19 minutes per day
DBT’s plans for 1,500 job cuts and office closures dubbed ‘irrational’
11 Nov 2025 HR
DBT’s plans for 1,500 job cuts and office closures dubbed ‘irrational’
PCS union says department’s Bristol base is set to shut, with five other outposts also at risk
'Great and inspirational leader' sought for next chief people officer
10 Nov 2025 HR
'Great and inspirational leader' sought for next chief people officer
£170,000 salary on offer for “one of the most significant posts in government”
ALB leaders: Quango reviews should be shorter and more regular
10 Nov 2025 HR
ALB leaders: Quango reviews should be shorter and more regular
Chief execs and chairs of public bodies says ALB reviews don't happen often enough are usually too time-consuming when they do happen
Prison officers’ union seeks 6.3% rise for frontline staff
07 Nov 2025 HR
Prison officers’ union seeks 6.3% rise for frontline staff
Individual officers “cannot be blamed” for high-profile release errors, ministers are warned
Union extends industrial action at ONS over WFH policy
07 Nov 2025 HR
Union extends industrial action at ONS over WFH policy
Prospect members to continue action short of strike in dispute over 40% in-office rule
Culture secretary and department breached public appointments code, watchdog finds
07 Nov 2025 HR
Culture secretary and department breached public appointments code, watchdog finds
Commissioner for public appointments finds three breaches of the code in the government's appointment of David Kogan as chair of the Independent Football Regulator
'Height of irresponsibility': Union slams Reform's proposed public sector pensions overhaul
06 Nov 2025 HR
'Height of irresponsibility': Union slams Reform's proposed public sector pensions overhaul
Deputy leader Richard Tice suggests putting all new public servants onto defined contribution schemes
New government chief technology officer sought as David Knott announces exit
06 Nov 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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 2025 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