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MoJ snaps up Emma Churchill, the current DG for the economic and domestic secretariat
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Cabinet Office recruiting for EDS director general
MoJ snaps up Emma Churchill, the current DG for the economic and domestic secretariat
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November 20, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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Think tank warns back-office staff cuts could hamper frontline work
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Labour ‘failing to grasp’ public service reform, report finds
Institute for Government warns back-office staff cuts could hamper frontline work
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November 19, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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SFO will move to Canary Wharf offices on Cabot Square next year after abandoning relocation to government hub in the same area
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Serious Fraud Office reignites move to Canary Wharf
SFO to move to Cabot Square next year after abandoning relocation to 10 South Colonnade
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November 19, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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"We are now seeing chilling echoes of past failures on HS2 and the New Hospital Programme", the Public Accounts Committee warned
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'Replicating poor practices': MPs raise concerns over health reforms
Public Accounts Committee also warns there is a “serious risk” DHSC will fail to meet key hospital waiting times target
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November 19, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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Mahmood says she will make sure Home Office has "administration capacity and the funding to enact these reforms"
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Asylum overhaul will increase costs and worsen backlog, charities warn
Refugee Council says changes to make refugee status temporary will cost Home Office around £872m
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November 18, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Watchdog says NS&I lacks both a “realistic integrated plan” for the transformation project and the capacity and capability to deliver it
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NS&I ‘needs realistic plan’ for digital transformation programme, NAO says
Public spending watchdog says project is now running four years late and expected to cost £1.3bn more than originally planned
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November 17, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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Op-ed: This budget will not just set fiscal limits and priorities. It will test whether government can still act with clarity, courage and care when those limits tighten
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Leading through austerity: A pre-budget guide
This moment calls for clarity, courage and care
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November 17, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Latest moves 👇
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Latest civil service & public affairs moves – November 3-17
Appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs in the last week, via Dods People
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November 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Office for Statistics Regulation review of HMRC statistics errors to report findings in early 2026
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HMRC: Statistics regulator to examine recent ‘high-profile errors’
Office for Statistics Regulation says review will initially focus on recent errors and will report findings in early 2026
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November 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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"The progress we should all see in the workplace still has to be fought for and all these years on, I despair about people’s lack of understanding around equality and inclusion"
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Things do change for the better, however slowly: What I learnt as a union official
Former FDA assistant general secretary Lucille Thirlby shares why patience and looking after your own wellbeing are crucial when pushing for progre...
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November 14, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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Starmer is believed to have become frustrated with how long it can take to implement decisions
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Ministers considering reforms to Whitehall 'write-around' process
Process is designed to ensure there is government-wide agreement on cross-departmental issues
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November 14, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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HM Treasury second perm sec and chief economic adviser Sam Beckett will step down from the role and retire from the civil service
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HMT second perm sec Sam Beckett to depart
Department offers up to £208,000 for director general position to replace Beckett
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November 14, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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Capita gets “final” go-ahead to take over scheme administration following delayed decision
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Cabinet Office confirms Civil Service Pension Scheme handover
Capita gets “final” go-ahead to take over scheme administration following delayed decision
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November 14, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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Report says government should review potential conflict between 60% office attendance rule and office closures
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Hybrid working: Peers warn of conflict between 60% policy and office closures
House of Lords committee says government 'may need to decide which it wants to prioritise'
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November 13, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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Op-ed: "Whether you’re writing policy, managing programmes, delivering services, or leading teams, ask yourself: How can AI help me do this better?"
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Building an AI-ready civil service: The skills that will define 2025 and beyond
As AI moves from pilot projects to everyday workflows, the next major transformation of the civil service will be one of skills, mindset and leader...
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November 13, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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Starmer says he has asked officials to carry out an internal review of the processes by which recusals are managed in No.10 following the error
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Starmer apologises for 'unfortunate error' in approving football regulator appointment
PM has ordered an internal review of No.10 recusals after rubber stamping David Kogan's appointment as chair
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November 13, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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Tierney, who became ONS's perm sec in August, said the reforms will prioritise “quality over quantity”
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ONS to narrow focus and reduce output by 10%
Perm sec Darren Tierney pledges 'quality over quantity'
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November 13, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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New Defra guidelines aim to “prioritise the highest-impact activities" to modernise systems and processes
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Defra strategy DG sets out priorities on tackling ageing IT
Framework aims to “prioritise the highest-impact activities to modernise our systems and processes”
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November 12, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Peers warn resourcing for planned surge in electronic monitoring is "almost certain” to be not enough
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Probation Service ‘being set up to fail’ with tagging expansion, committee says
Peers warn resourcing for planned surge in electronic monitoring is 'almost certain” to be not enough
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November 12, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Former standards committee chair recalls thinking it was 'laughable' to be told by a perm sec there were no ethical issues in their department
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Lord Evans: We don't talk enough about ethics
Former standards committee chair recalls thinking it was 'laughable' to be told by perm sec there were no ethical issues in their department
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November 12, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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900 UK roles and 600 overseas roles understood to be at risk as part of the “Future DBT” plan, which would reduce the department’s headcount from 8,000 to 6,500:
DBT’s plans for 1,500 job cuts and office closures dubbed ‘irrational’
PCS union says department’s Bristol base is set to shut, with five other outposts also at risk
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November 11, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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A £170,000 salary is on offer for “one of the most significant posts in government”: www.civilserviceworld.com/professions/...
'Great and inspirational leader' sought for next chief people officer
£170,000 salary on offer for “one of the most significant posts in government”
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November 11, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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Liz Collery, case controller at the SFO, took home the Outstanding Female Economic Crime Professional Award at the annual Tackling Economic Crime Awards: www.civilserviceworld.com/professions/...
Serious Fraud Office prosecutor bags national award for high-profile casework
Liz Collery was recognised at the Tackling Economic Crime Awards
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November 11, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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ALB chiefs call for changes to review process: www.civilserviceworld.com/professions/...
ALB leaders: Quango reviews should be shorter and more regular
Chief execs and chairs of public bodies says ALB reviews don't happen often enough are usually too time-consuming when they do happen
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November 10, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Prospect's industrial action so far has consisted of non-compliance with the office attendance mandate and work to rule
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Union extends industrial action at ONS over WFH policy
Prospect members to continue action short of strike in dispute over 40% in-office rule
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November 7, 2025 at 2:36 PM