Ministerial directions and a 'powerful' board: Think tank's 'draft bill' sets out vision for statutory civil service
13 May Legal

Ministerial directions and a 'powerful' board: Think tank's 'draft bill' sets out vision for statutory civil service

Cab sec would have responsibility for appointment and performance management of perm secs under IfG proposals
by Tevye Markson
‘No two days are the same’ – why civil servants should volunteer as magistrates
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‘No two days are the same’ – why civil servants should volunteer as magistrates
EHRC reminds departments of equality duties
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Six silks appointed in government litigation shakeup
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Politicians gloat about their Covid successes, but the truth is nothing to shout about
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Home Office official found guilty of spiking pregnant lover’s drink with abortion pills
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Deputy director Darren Burke joined the civil service in August 2020
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The court judgement, and Hancock’s pugnacious response, show the battle at the Covid-19 inquiry between ministers and officials over who is ultimately to blame for failures and mistakes is likely to get brutal
High Court challenge launched against Home Office’s Rwanda plans
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Civil service union says Priti Patel has failed to set out legal basis for sending asylum seekers to east Africa for “processing”
As ministers urge civil servants back to the office, we need more nuance and less petty politics
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As ministers urge civil servants back to the office, we need more nuance and less petty politics
As Jacob Rees-Mogg tours offices likes a prefect taking register, he would be better advised to talk to staff about what they are doing to support the country and his government
ICO ends criminal probe into leaked DHSC footage of Hancock
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Watchdog says there is “insufficient evidence” to prosecute pair over CCTV images that cost health secretary his job
Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak to receive Met Police fines over Partygate scandal
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No.10 confirms Met Police’s intention to issue the PM and chancellor with fixed penalty notices
Shapps announces crackdown on ferry firms to combat ‘outrageous’ P&O sackings
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Met Police issues first 20 Partygate fines
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Boris Johnson among dozens sent interview questionnaires after Sue Gray probe into Covid rule-breaking
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Parliament should legislate for a new statute to strengthen the civil service’s accountability, identity and purpose
Raab pledges support for ICC probe into Russian war crimes
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HMCTS names new chief executive
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