Unions slam Reform UK plans to oust perm secs and cut 68,500 jobs
15 Dec 2025 Operational Delivery

Unions slam Reform UK plans to oust perm secs and cut 68,500 jobs

Party announces more details of civil service reform policies including weakening pensions in favour of higher bonuses, increasing office working and big cuts to policy profession
by Tevye Markson
'We are deeply sorry': Capita and Cabinet Office bosses outline plan to tackle pension scheme crisis
28 Jan Operational Delivery
'We are deeply sorry': Capita and Cabinet Office bosses outline plan to tackle pension scheme crisis
Survey finds 98% of Ofsted inspectors are overworked
22 Jan Operational Delivery
Survey finds 98% of Ofsted inspectors are overworked
DWP: PCS strike ballot over 'poverty pay' delayed
07 Jan Operational Delivery
DWP: PCS strike ballot over 'poverty pay' delayed
Argenti: Helping vulnerable people stay independent during the COVID-19 outbreak Sponsored
16 Feb 2021 Operational Delivery
Argenti: Helping vulnerable people stay independent during the COVID-19 outbreak
During the pandemic, technology that helps elderly and vulnerable people live independently has been even more valuable. PA Consulting explains their role
DfID was one of government’s most data savvy departments. Preserving these skills will be a test of Whitehall reform
17 Sep 2020 Operational Delivery
DfID was one of government’s most data savvy departments. Preserving these skills will be a test of Whitehall reform
DfID used data and analysis in a way that few other departments manage – and in a way that the government is keen to expand. How this is nurtured in the new Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office will be a key lesson
Unions accuse Hancock of failing to ‘properly consult’ over creation of NIHP
16 Sep 2020 Operational Delivery
Unions accuse Hancock of failing to ‘properly consult’ over creation of NIHP
Civil service unions have serious concerns over the new health body
NHS contact tracing app to launch this month amid increasing test concerns
15 Sep 2020 Operational Delivery
NHS contact tracing app to launch this month amid increasing test concerns
App launch announced as NHS Providers accuses government of not “being as open” with testing capacity problems
Ingenious approaches to transforming primary care for long-term sustainability Sponsored
15 Sep 2020 Operational Delivery
Ingenious approaches to transforming primary care for long-term sustainability
Primary care is the foundation of every local healthcare system, but PA Consulting argues the sector is struggling to ensure the long-term sustainability of their services
National Data Strategy promises to ‘tackle government culture of risk aversion’
14 Sep 2020 Operational Delivery
National Data Strategy promises to ‘tackle government culture of risk aversion’
Document sets out ‘transforming government’s use of data’ as one of five missions
People, Purpose and Planet: Three steps to enduring change in UK defence and national security Sponsored
08 Sep 2020 Operational Delivery
People, Purpose and Planet: Three steps to enduring change in UK defence and national security
The UK national security network has long been aware of the need for change. PA Consulting offers insight into three practical steps to take for enduring change
DEFRA: Building a new environmental watchdog Sponsored
01 Sep 2020 Operational Delivery
DEFRA: Building a new environmental watchdog
PA Consulting explains how it has helped the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs create the new watchdog, and how it works
Slated for success: DfE perm sec Jonathan Slater on delivery, directions and dancing
27 Aug 2020 Operational Delivery
Slated for success: DfE perm sec Jonathan Slater on delivery, directions and dancing

Moving to the education department brought Jonathan Slater back to a policy area he knows and loves. He speaks to Suzannah Brecknell about his key role in helping the frontline function
Managing Official Development Assistance (ODA) in an emergency context: how data-driven adaptive management can support the COVID-19 response Sponsored
25 Aug 2020 Operational Delivery
Managing Official Development Assistance (ODA) in an emergency context: how data-driven adaptive management can support the COVID-19 response
ODA interventions must have rapid learning and feedback mechanisms in place to inform change, argues PA Consulting
HMRC announces three new DG appointments
13 Aug 2020 Operational Delivery
HMRC announces three new DG appointments
Senior staff appointments latest in a number of management moves at the department
Government’s Edinburgh hub completed
11 Aug 2020 Operational Delivery
Government’s Edinburgh hub completed
The new office building will eventually house as many as 3,000 civil servants