Better regulation will raise the bar of responsibility Partner Content
13 Mar Policy
Better regulation will raise the bar of responsibility
Not many people choose to return to their old job, but after five years away working on global issues for Philip Morris International, Peter Nixon returned at the end of last year to serve once again as the managing director of Philip Morris Limited – the UK arm of PMI. He sets out why he has returned
Building a smarter state: What has been achieved so far Partner Content
13 Mar Digital, Data & Technology
Building a smarter state: What has been achieved so far
Why delivery, not intent, will define the next phase of public sector reform and help deliver the right outcomes for the public
New partnership announced to support ethnic minority civil servants into leadership Partner Content
12 Mar HR
New partnership announced to support ethnic minority civil servants into leadership
Partnership reflects a shared commitment to developing inclusive leadership pipelines across the civil service
140 years together: Why the civil service’s charity needs your voice Partner Content
12 Mar HR
140 years together: Why the civil service’s charity needs your voice
For nearly a century and a half, a quiet principle has underpinned the UK civil service: those who dedicate their lives to the public good should not be left to face life’s storms alone. Since 1886, the Charity for Civil Servants has served as an umbrella of support for our community, providing free help to current, former, and retired civil servants in times of need – for life
Building trustworthy AI-enabled services for the public sector Partner Content
09 Mar Digital, Data & Technology
Building trustworthy AI-enabled services for the public sector
Now, more than ever, there is a need for a practical and accountable approach to AI that strengthens service delivery without unnecessary complications. Writes Nikki Powell, Director of Service Delivery at Capita Public Service
Don’t drift from offshore wind leadership Partner Content
09 Mar Energy & Environment
Don’t drift from offshore wind leadership
Why offshore wind matters, and why The Crown Estate is developing a “sat nav for the seabed”
Learning that sticks Partner Content
16 Feb Digital, Data & Technology
Learning that sticks
Rapid advances in technology and AI are increasing the pressure on civil servants to keep up. A Civil Service World

webinar with KPMG explored how continuous learning can become a regular part of working life, and help public servants stay ahead of the curve
How government organisation can move from AI ambition to delivery Partner Content
16 Feb Digital, Data & Technology
How government organisation can move from AI ambition to delivery
The government has a clear AI ambition. What’s missing is the confidence that comes from having a practical path to delivery
Beyond the algorithms: Improving government hiring in the age of AI Partner Content
11 Feb HR
Beyond the algorithms: Improving government hiring in the age of AI
New data show how government can use AI as a recruitment superpower, attracting diverse talent by offering what neither startups nor corporations can match
Charity for Civil Servants Community Lottery: Colleagues supporting colleagues, for life Partner Content
03 Feb HR
Charity for Civil Servants Community Lottery: Colleagues supporting colleagues, for life
For just £1 a week, colleagues can support the Charity for Civil Servants, keeping free, confidential help within reach for the civil service community when life gets tough, while also having the chance to win up to £25,000. It’s a simple way to ensure vital support remains available for colleagues and their families, both now and in the future.
Breaking down barriers: How the MoD is building AI confidence across defence Partner Content
28 Jan Digital, Data & Technology
Breaking down barriers: How the MoD is building AI confidence across defence
The Ministry of Defence upskilled 5,000 learners in five months thanks to an innovative approach to AI education. CSW reports on the blueprint that made it work
Sign up for the Active Wellbeing Around-the-World Challenge as it returns this February Partner Content
27 Jan HR
Sign up for the Active Wellbeing Around-the-World Challenge as it returns this February
Returning this February, the Active Wellbeing ‘Around The World Challenge’ encourages civil servants and public sector teams to get active, connect with colleagues and prioritise holistic wellbeing — one step at a time
Plug, play, pray: The pitfalls of public procurement of products and platforms Partner Content
26 Jan Commercial
Plug, play, pray: The pitfalls of public procurement of products and platforms
UK public sector technology procurement is in the midst of a fundamental shift. Gone are the days of bespoke systems built by systems integrators (SIs) - today, off-the-shelf products and platforms from software as a service (SaaS) vendors and hyperscalers dominate, with a strong ‘adopt not adapt’ preference set from the centre. Drawing on recent conversations with industry leaders on both the supply side and senior officials, John Thompson and Evie Morgan explore five critical shifts shaping the future of UK public sector tech procurement
Using AI to transform tax administration while fighting fraud Partner Content
13 Jan Fraud, Error Debt & Grants
Using AI to transform tax administration while fighting fraud
A decade-long investigation into a £20m VAT fraud shows how damaging organised crime can be without artificial intelligence, and raises an urgent question about how tax agencies must now use AI to stay ahead of far more advanced and scalable threats
'Could AI have done better for me?’: Inside Whitehall's recruitment evolution Partner Content
08 Jan HR
'Could AI have done better for me?’: Inside Whitehall's recruitment evolution
Lengthy security clearances, complex jargon, and fragmented data are some of the challenges HR leaders from across government discussed at a recent CSW roundtable to explore how AI could help modernise hiring without sacrificing fairness
UK’s leading DEI event team rebrands as Total Events | Diversity & Inclusion Partner Content
07 Jan HR
UK’s leading DEI event team rebrands as Total Events | Diversity & Inclusion
Name change brings no alterations to the company's established portfolio of events, leadership programmes and awards, including the hugely successful Women into Leadership conferences, the Unlocking portfolio for the civil service and the Ethnic Minority into Leadership series
CSSC’s Active Wellbeing returns in February Partner Content
07 Jan HR
CSSC’s Active Wellbeing returns in February
CSSC’s flagship Active Wellbeing challenge returns this February, calling civil servants to move more, feel better and build healthier habits together
Turning vision into delivery: AI that understands public service Partner Content
05 Jan Digital, Data & Technology
Turning vision into delivery: AI that understands public service
As AI becomes part of everyday operations, the challenge is using it well. Sameer Vuyyuru, Chief AI and Product Officer at Capita, looks at how public service teams can embed it safely and confidently to improve outcomes for citizens
Introducing CSSC life: Your personalised wellbeing hub Partner Content
23 Dec 2025 HR
Introducing CSSC life: Your personalised wellbeing hub
Initiative puts personalised wellbeing support in every member’s hands, helping civil servants build healthier habits, stay active and feel their best in demanding roles
Harnessing AI in government procurement Partner Content
17 Dec 2025 Digital, Data & Technology
Harnessing AI in government procurement
As AI transforms government operations, experts reveal both the hope and the hurdles. Can technology unlock efficiency and innovation, or will challenges hold us back? Emily Twinch reports
A ‘smoke-free country’: The secret to success Partner Content
16 Dec 2025 Health & Social Care
A ‘smoke-free country’: The secret to success
With over one billion adults across the world still smoking, some countries are setting the example and becoming smoke-free by embracing smoke-free alternatives
Four practical steps to help make government systems ‘Secure by Design’ Partner Content
12 Dec 2025 Digital, Data & Technology
Four practical steps to help make government systems ‘Secure by Design’
Every public service relies on a secure and resilient system, but making ‘Secure by Design’ a reality can feel out of reach. CSW reports on an event with Palo Alto Networks and IBM where leaders shared practical ways government can build security into culture, procurement and everyday decision-making
Rewriting the delivery rulebook: Lessons from the Civil Service Awards Programme of the Year Award Partner Content
09 Dec 2025 Operational Delivery
Rewriting the delivery rulebook: Lessons from the Civil Service Awards Programme of the Year Award
The Civil Service Awards marks its 20th anniversary this year, recognising the people and teams who shape the nation’s future. To celebrate the milestone, PA delivery experts Alexandra McNicol, Katie Crookbain and Shaun Delaney examined 120 submissions for this year’s Programme of the Year category to understand how leading teams are delivering amid the growing complexity of government work
Unlocking excellence: How government and consultants drive transformational change Partner Content
05 Dec 2025
Unlocking excellence: How government and consultants drive transformational change
Tamzen Isacsson, CEO of the Management Consultancies Association (MCA), reflects on how strong partnerships between government and consultants help deliver better services for people across the UK