Ministers confirm introduction of pay progression for SCS
21 May HR

Ministers confirm introduction of pay progression for SCS

Senior officials will get a 2.5% average rise in 2026-27 with a further 1% distributed among top performers
by Jim Dunton
Civil servants to get 3.5% pay rise
21 May Civil Service Reform
Civil servants to get 3.5% pay rise
NICS head sets out plans to ‘get grip’ on recruitment issues
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NICS head sets out plans to ‘get grip’ on recruitment issues
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Chief technology officer sets out vision for 'intelligent government'
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Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls Awards
22 Jun 2026
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Unlocking the Senior Civil Service
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