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Six things civil servants should know about Brexit
The launch event for Brexit Exchange in London highlighted key points for civil servants to keep in mind as the Brexit talks get serious
Whitehall taskforce to spearhead Grenfell recovery effort
New group will help “put in place the foundations” for recovery, says communities secretary
Not picking up the Slack: Whitehall instant messaging clampdown reveals lack of trust in civil servants
Group chat services can make civil servants more efficient by reducing email overload. If...
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OPINION: From spad to good? After Timothy and Hill, now is the time to end government by fear and abuse
The former DWP permanent secretary argues for a return to civility in the corridors of power, and offers his tips for preventing the ascendance of overmighty special advisers whose presence crushes open debate and discussion
Policymaker turned gamekeeper: what happens when civil servants move into regulation
Martin Stanley recalls his own shift into the world of watchdogs and introduces his new ‘Understanding Regulation’ website
Six things civil servants should know about Brexit
The launch event for Brexit Exchange in London highlighted key points for civil servants to keep in mind as the Brexit talks get serious
Louise Casey to leave government
Civil servant who led Troubled Families programme to leave Whitehall to take up roles in voluntary sector and academia
Pubs, floods and schools: One civil servant’s experience shadowing an MP
Insolvency Service investigator Claire Entwistle recounts the impressions and insights she picked up while shadowing Louise Haigh MP
Troubled Families programme may ditch payment-by-results scheme
Changes to be judged on how funding can promote sustainability of services and reduce worklessness
“Fairness and simplicity tend to be at odds” – reflections from the outgoing head of the Office of Tax Simplification
After six years at the helm of this tiny Whitehall team, John Whiting is standing down. Here he shares his experiences of trying to simplify Britain’s fiendish tax system – and what he’s learnt in the process
Devolution: Has Whitehall really moved closer to town halls?
In making bids for more powers, many councils have moved outside their comfort zone to craft plans that improve local services. Can the same be said of central government?
PAC launches new inquiry into civil service capability
MPs highlight that workforce planning in Whitehall only gives “high-level view” of staffing requirements
Devolution chief slams ‘myth’ that Whitehall refuses to engage in localism
Government will be in listening mode once new city region mayors are in place, says growth unit boss
Bernard Jenkin: now is the time to improve government – ministers and all
PACAC chair tells CSW it is a promising moment for civil service reform, but ministers must play their part too
New NAO scheme to share efficiency lessons across departments
Auditor general says he has support for plan from Whitehall permanent secretaries