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Colin Talbot speaks to Prof Don Moynihan about why the relationship between politicians and officials is crucial in the response to coronavirus, and why attacks on big government in the USAare missing the point

New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via our colleagues at Dods People

Boris Johnson has appointed a PPE 'tsar' to boost manufacturing of protective equipment needed to protect NHS staff amid growing concerns supplies in hospitals are running low

PCS says department has reversed plans to outsource a range of veterans’ services after campaign work

Nick Timothy joins education department three years after snap election that cost him his job

DWP to allow claimants to prove identity via Government Gateway in bid to cope with surging demand

Group calls on civil servants across the world to share reflections and “capture living memories” of leading in the coronavirus crisis

How has Australia reacted to the Covid-19 pandemic? Colin Talbot speaks to Australian academics Janine O'Flynn and Helen Dickinson about how the country's unique government system has impacted responses to the virus

Her career as a civil servant may have come to an end, but Clare Moriarty is still driven by a desire to change things, and a commitment to supporting others. She talks to Jess Bowie about the challenge of shutting down DExEU, the importance of emotion, and whether the civil service is as inclusive as it says it is

New deputy national security adviser Alex Ellis sets out government’s plans for landmark review broadsided by coronavirus

Leaked letter to senior health department official says ministers’ messages have created ‘confusion and additional workload’

As the civil service responds to the immense challenges of  the coronavirus pandemic, they have achieved something incredible - leaving Dave Penman (almost) lost for words

Continuing our series of videeo discussions with experts around the world exploring how governments are responding to the coronavirus pandemic, Prof Colin Talbot speaks to Emily St Denny and Paul Cairney about the role and limitations of preventive policy making.

Union says Home Office agency has agreed to talks on how to ensure onsite staff safety amid coronavirus crisis

Minister says government cannot delay long term plans to 'level up' country

PACAC chair asks national statistician which dataset the nation should use after concerns about hospital-only figures

Treasury and HMRC urged to build evidence base for change as support for better-funded public services is expected to grow

A civil servant offers some homespun wisdom on the highs and lows of remote working during a pandemic – and discovers it is anything but pants

Outgoing Cabinet Office perm sec and civil service chief executive urges colleagues to “preserve and promote what is unique” about the "incredible" civil service while pursuing constant improvement

New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via our colleagues at Dods People

Former MI5 head cites importance of controls and accountability

About 28 million records of young learners were compromised earlier this year

Low Incomes Tax Reform Group applauds round-the-clock efforts of ‘invisible cohort’ of departmental staff

Union demands answers after 2,000 staff at Home Office division earmarked for return to work despite coronavirus lockdown