PCS 'rules nothing out' amid Home Office staff concern over asylum policy
31 May Policy

PCS 'rules nothing out' amid Home Office staff concern over asylum policy

PCS official says industrial solution could be sought to "look after welfare" of civil servants if Rwanda deal litigation fails
by Tevye Markson
‘Dysfunctional’ FCDO systems left aid watchdog unable to recruit staff and pay contractors
25 May Policy
‘Dysfunctional’ FCDO systems left aid watchdog unable to recruit staff and pay contractors
Braverman's missed PR move and 'terrifying' Sue Gray: Five things we learned at the IfG’s civil service impartiality summit
24 May Policy
Braverman's missed PR move and 'terrifying' Sue Gray: Five things we learned at the IfG’s civil service impartiality summit
'Relentless' policy shifts have hit civil servants' faith in leadership, Chisholm says
19 May Policy
'Relentless' policy shifts have hit civil servants' faith in leadership, Chisholm says
Home Office 'committed' to Rwanda deportation scheme as airline pulls out
21 Oct 2022 Policy
Home Office 'committed' to Rwanda deportation scheme as airline pulls out
Privilege Style says it "will not operate flights to Rwanda" after pressure from campaigners
Brexit Opportunities Unit follows Rees-Mogg to BEIS
12 Oct 2022 Policy
Brexit Opportunities Unit follows Rees-Mogg to BEIS
Unit leaves Cabinet Office amid deregulation row, as union brief returns from DLUHC
Rather than 'fixing' the NHS, we need to radically rethink our approach to health
23 Sep 2022 Policy
Rather than 'fixing' the NHS, we need to radically rethink our approach to health
To create a health system fit for the future, practitioners and policymakers need to start asking the right questions
Heywood Foundation looks to channel 'unheard' youth in policy prize's second year
20 Sep 2022 Policy
Heywood Foundation looks to channel 'unheard' youth in policy prize's second year
Last year's winning idea became government policy as well as winning £25,000 prize
Civil servants ‘have much to learn’ from Queen Elizabeth II
16 Sep 2022 Policy
Civil servants ‘have much to learn’ from Queen Elizabeth II
Jeremy Heywood’s former PPS looks at what the late monarch can teach departmental officials
Truss ‘must not scrap Outcome Delivery Plans’
15 Sep 2022 Policy
Truss ‘must not scrap Outcome Delivery Plans’
Monitoring system will be crucial for keeping track of departments’ progress over next two years, says Institute for Government
Getting balance wrong on flexible working will harm society, minister warns
02 Sep 2022 Policy
Getting balance wrong on flexible working will harm society, minister warns
Matt Warman’s Future of Work handover warns of potential “huge detriment” to society
Government loses secrecy bid over Rwanda policy documents
18 Aug 2022 Policy
Government loses secrecy bid over Rwanda policy documents
High Court says majority of passages in internal documents targeted for public-interest immunity must be disclosed
Home Office was warned of political killings before sending asylum seekers to Rwanda
17 Aug 2022 Policy
Home Office was warned of political killings before sending asylum seekers to Rwanda
Rwandan government uses “arbitrary detention, torture and even killings”, memo revealed in High Court case says
The savvy shopper: CCS boss Simon Tse on delivering value for money and supporting policy priorities
11 Aug 2022 Policy
The savvy shopper: CCS boss Simon Tse on delivering value for money and supporting policy priorities
The Crown Commercial Service has helped the public sector achieve record commercial benefits of almost £3bn, as well as respond to new global crises. Here, CCS chief executive Simon Tse shares his lessons from the past year
Sedwill spearheads call for post-Brexit regulatory reform
09 Aug 2022 Policy
Sedwill spearheads call for post-Brexit regulatory reform
Think tank’s proposals include giving Cabinet Office “greater grip” on regulatory policy and introducing “presumption against” new watchdogs
'I view this job as the most important I have ever had' – working to improve the SEN system
02 Aug 2022 Policy
'I view this job as the most important I have ever had' – working to improve the SEN system
A huge diversity of people and roles make up the modern civil service. Sidrah Chowdry inadvertently started her career as a job centre adviser more than two decades ago. She now leads DfE's SEND policy and operations team
'Chief design officers are pretty rare in government – here's why my role matters'
02 Aug 2022 Policy
'Chief design officers are pretty rare in government – here's why my role matters'
A huge diversity of people and roles make up the modern civil service. Cat Macaulay ensures that officials – in partnership with citizens – design the right solutions to the right problems
'My work is about helping bring about a safer, more equal and inclusive society'
02 Aug 2022 Policy
'My work is about helping bring about a safer, more equal and inclusive society'
A huge diversity of people and roles make up the modern civil service. Sean Finch explains how creative thinking and listening go into policymaking to make life better for LGBT+ people
The life of a DIT director general: “It’s all about people – but being a trade nerd helps”
02 Aug 2022 Policy
The life of a DIT director general: “It’s all about people – but being a trade nerd helps”
A huge diversity of people and roles make up the modern civil service. Amanda Brooks works on trade negotiations which support economic growth and consumer choice
Civil servants offered chance to pilot new equalities-duty training
28 Jul 2022 Policy
Civil servants offered chance to pilot new equalities-duty training
Cross-government Open Innovation Team seeks volunteers to trial policy-focused programme
'The farther back you look, the farther forward you can see': how historians can help government
27 Jul 2022 Policy
'The farther back you look, the farther forward you can see': how historians can help government
Tough times often prompt politicians to seek lessons from the past. Andrew Southam explores government’s use of historians
MPs put lobbying rules under the spotlight after Greensill scandal
27 Jul 2022 Policy
MPs put lobbying rules under the spotlight after Greensill scandal
Probe will examine weaknesses exposed by the Greensill scandal, including the disclosure of senior officials’ external meetings
Government needs ‘fundamental culture change’ to risk management after Covid
26 Jul 2022 Policy
Government needs ‘fundamental culture change’ to risk management after Covid
Pandemic “has shown the potential costs of failing to prepare effectively", think tank says
Net zero: As global warming advances, how can government be a catalyst for change?
19 Jul 2022 Policy
Net zero: As global warming advances, how can government be a catalyst for change?
Achieving net zero will require a substantial and coordinated effort across all sectors, as experts on a CSW cross-sector round table discussed
MPs demand answers on ‘unlawful’ DWP benefits guidance
27 Jun 2022 Policy
MPs demand answers on ‘unlawful’ DWP benefits guidance
Select committee says crucial legal “safety net” for EEA nationals is not mentioned in memo for decision makers
Truss ‘pushes back’ on FCDO job cut demands
09 Jun 2022 Policy
Truss ‘pushes back’ on FCDO job cut demands
Foreign secretary rejects 5% headcount-reduction and seeks extra staff
Public spending watchdog names eight ‘departments of concern’
26 May 2022 Policy
Public spending watchdog names eight ‘departments of concern’
PPE stockpile and backlog woes help DHSC top PAC chair's problem list
BEIS 'offered open goal to fraudsters’ with Covid loan schemes
19 May 2022 Policy
BEIS 'offered open goal to fraudsters’ with Covid loan schemes
Public Accounts Committee says the department officials failed to properly warn ministers of how severe potential fraud levels might be