Civil Service Reform

Bill Holford explores how big data is changing modern warfare, and argues for a defence big data strategy to ensure we are making the most of the opportunities ahead

Martin Stanley recalls his own shift into the world of watchdogs and introduces his new ‘Understanding Regulation’ website

PCS expresses concern that contracts forming part of the tax department’s controversial regional hub scheme were signed in the pre-election period

Dan Corry, former special adviser and head of the charity think tank NPC, argues that the public and charity sectors must learn from each other as they face joint challenges of capacity, governance and transformation

The launch event for Brexit Exchange in London highlighted key points for civil servants to keep in mind as the Brexit talks get serious

Manifesto commitments include relocating “significant numbers” of public sector workers to new administrative centres across the country

BT takes a look at the shifting nature of cyber threats, and how organisations can detect and prevent them

Last week's cyber hack exploited weaknesses in widely used computing systems across the public sector, particularly the NHS. Leaders need to get better at evaluating the small risk of very serious harm and getting vulnerabilities onto ministerial agendas

Liberal Democrats join Labour in pledging to scrap 1% limit on wage increases

Conservationists voice fears over proposals to remodel listed city office block

BT has appointed six new regional directors for its public sector business across the UK

BT looks at why the public sector shouldn’t see data security management of Smart Cities as an obstacle to innovation and progress

Meg Hillier also slams lack of accountability for Whitehall chiefs after policy failures

MPs question need for tax collection agency’s shift to city centre bases amid digital services drive

BT has launched Tech Factor 2017, a competition inviting schools to show how they would use technology to help pupils prepare for the challenges of the evolving jobs market

Civil servant who led Troubled Families programme to leave Whitehall to take up roles in voluntary sector and academia

An epiphanal moment in Saudi Arabia prompted Sherin Aminossehe to swap life at a major global architecture practice for the civil service, where she now leads the Government Property Unit. She spreads the word to Colin Marrs

BT, TechHub and the Cabinet Office have announced the winners of their Securing the Nation competition at an event at the iconic BT Tower

Insolvency Service investigator Claire Entwistle recounts the impressions and insights she picked up while shadowing Louise Haigh MP

Former Cabinet Office minister says his perception of the civil service went “downhill a lot” during the coalition government

BT has appointed a new senior executive, Mark Sexton, to head up its public sector business in London and the South East and implement a new strategic direction to increase its local presence

Civil Service World brought together a panel of IT experts from across the civil service to explore the opportunities and challenges presented by the use of data in policymaking and delivery

Changes to be judged on how funding can promote sustainability of services and reduce worklessness