Read the winter 2026 issue of Civil Service World
19 Dec Policy

Read the winter 2026 issue of Civil Service World

This issue brings a special focus on the clean energy superpower mission, plus interviews with four perm secs and the creator of Yes, Minister
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Unions slam Reform UK plans to oust perm secs and cut 68,500 jobs
15 Dec Policy
Unions slam Reform UK plans to oust perm secs and cut 68,500 jobs
Civil Service Awards 2025 winners announced
10 Dec Policy
Civil Service Awards 2025 winners announced
Jonathan Slater: Central government needs to stop telling teachers how to do their jobs
05 Dec Policy
Jonathan Slater: Central government needs to stop telling teachers how to do their jobs
Civil service must embrace change or risk losing public trust, Simon Case warns
15 Oct 2021 Policy
Civil service must embrace change or risk losing public trust, Simon Case warns
Cabinet secretary also uses Newcastle speech to flag need for officials to “rocket boost” their data skills
Book review: Lord Willetts reviews Lord Freud’s analysis of DWP welfare reform
05 Oct 2021 Policy
Book review: Lord Willetts reviews Lord Freud’s analysis of DWP welfare reform
A fascinating account of modern British government, Lord Freud’s book is a reminder of how much experienced ministers can achieve, says Lord Willetts
Ministers can’t continue treating equalities brief as a ‘side hustle’, MPs warn
24 Sep 2021 Policy
Ministers can’t continue treating equalities brief as a ‘side hustle’, MPs warn
Committee chair says it is “obvious” the latest cabinet line-up has no space to properly address inequalities
Gove urged to clarify ‘confused’ levelling-up rhetoric
24 Sep 2021 Policy
Gove urged to clarify ‘confused’ levelling-up rhetoric
Institute for Government warns flagship drive cannot be all things to all people and places
Opinion: Improving government communication won’t save muddled policy decisions
17 Sep 2021 Policy
Opinion: Improving government communication won’t save muddled policy decisions
While poor communications can damage public confidence and a government’s reputation, good communications cannot salvage one whose overall approach is inconsistent or dishonest, says IfG’s Alex Thomas
Lansley laments loss of policy skills in civil service
20 Aug 2021 Policy
Lansley laments loss of policy skills in civil service
But former health secretary says officials are more interested in control than improving outcomes for service users
Home Office ‘to keep Afghan refugee policy under review’ as government responds to Taliban takeover
17 Aug 2021 Policy
Home Office ‘to keep Afghan refugee policy under review’ as government responds to Taliban takeover
Scope of resettlement to be considered ‘based on capacity for support’, the department says
Cabinet Office procurement plans ‘could do more harm than good’
30 Jul 2021 Policy
Cabinet Office procurement plans ‘could do more harm than good’
Peers warn prioritisation of competition over collaboration in public service commissioning risks compromising expertise and innovation
Cost estimate for new ‘national flagship’ rises to £250m
29 Jul 2021 Policy
Cost estimate for new ‘national flagship’ rises to £250m
Defence secretary says MoD taskforce will ensure project 'comes in on time and on budget'
End short-term focus to unlock Spending Review efficiencies, Treasury told
14 Jul 2021 Policy
End short-term focus to unlock Spending Review efficiencies, Treasury told
NAO highlights areas where efficiencies have fallen short, including shared services, automation and outsourcing
Hancock affair underscores need for ministerial code overhaul, report says
05 Jul 2021 Policy
Hancock affair underscores need for ministerial code overhaul, report says
Institute for Government also calls for ban on ministers using personal phones for official business
Centre of government ‘lacks proper data’ to monitor arm’s length bodies
23 Jun 2021 Policy
Centre of government ‘lacks proper data’ to monitor arm’s length bodies
National Audit Office warns department-level information deficit could impact Cabinet Office’s ability to drive efficiency and reform