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Responding to House of Lords report, government says 60% approach “offers the best balance for most employees”
27/02/2026

Responding to House of Lords report, government says 60% approach “offers the best balance for most employees”

Responding to House of Lords report, government says 60% approach “offers the best balance for most employees”

"You have the experience, the credibility, and, for now, the political backing to drive genuine reform. The window will ...
27/02/2026

"You have the experience, the credibility, and, for now, the political backing to drive genuine reform. The window will not stay open indefinitely"

You have the experience, the credibility, and, for now, the political backing to drive genuine reform. The window will not stay open indefinitely

People Survey 2025: Civil servants happier with pay and more ‘engaged’, but express concerns over learning and developme...
27/02/2026

People Survey 2025: Civil servants happier with pay and more ‘engaged’, but express concerns over learning and development opportunities and bosses’ change-management skills

But officials also express concerns over learning and development opportunities and bosses’ change-management skills

The £7.5bn savings across the public sector include almost £4bn generated by HMRC’s Fraud Investigation Service, and £2b...
27/02/2026

The £7.5bn savings across the public sector include almost £4bn generated by HMRC’s Fraud Investigation Service, and £2bn by DWP

Cabinet Office lauds fraud savings, which were achieved in 2024-25

"Whatever the result in Greater Manchester, public frustration with the state of the state is clear for all to see. The ...
26/02/2026

"Whatever the result in Greater Manchester, public frustration with the state of the state is clear for all to see. The good news is that public service leaders see that, and we largely know the steps needed to change it"

Senior officials understand the urgent need to speed up the pace of delivery, and are energised to do so

Organisations and individuals are invited to submit entries highlighting outstanding achievement, impactful initiatives ...
26/02/2026

Organisations and individuals are invited to submit entries highlighting outstanding achievement, impactful initiatives and inspirational leadership in preventing violence against women and girls

Award categories include Frontline Delivery Award for provision of exceptional frontline services to survivors of violence

Union raises concerns over contract award in light of current Civil Service Pension Scheme issues
26/02/2026

Union raises concerns over contract award in light of current Civil Service Pension Scheme issues

Union raises concerns over contract award in light of current Civil Service Pension Scheme issues

HM Treasury has created a new panel of outside expertise to aid the adoption of artificial intelligence in departments a...
26/02/2026

HM Treasury has created a new panel of outside expertise to aid the adoption of artificial intelligence in departments and the wider public sector

IBM, Faculty AI and the Tony Blair Institute will also advise on improving public-sector efficiency and productivity through the wider deployment o...

PCS general secretary Fran Heathcote says "thousands backed industrial action despite a system designed to suppress part...
25/02/2026

PCS general secretary Fran Heathcote says "thousands backed industrial action despite a system designed to suppress participation"

PCS general secretary Fran Heathcote says 'thousands backed industrial action despite a system designed to suppress participation'

Cabinet Office says 116 of 223 employers have confirmed emergency payment arrangements are in place
25/02/2026

Cabinet Office says 116 of 223 employers have confirmed emergency payment arrangements are in place

Cabinet Office says 116 employers have confirmed emergency payment arrangements are in place

DSIT perm sec Emran Mian said the job is "a rare chance to help shape the UK as a serious global player in the technolog...
25/02/2026

DSIT perm sec Emran Mian said the job is "a rare chance to help shape the UK as a serious global player in the technologies that will define the next decade and beyond"

Perm sec Emran Mian says department is seeking candidates with “deep technical curiosity, strong judgement, and the ability to empower experts”

It's time to get your nominations in
24/02/2026

It's time to get your nominations in

Nominations also open for award championing trustworthiness, quality and value

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