Government Tax Profession

Treasury perm sec Nicholas Macpherson acknowledges fears at HMT “about what minority governments lead to, and who pays for it” 

Inquiry set up in 2009 to investigate build-up to Iraq war will take “some further months”, Sir John Chilcot says

Management and removal of foreign national offenders comes under fire from Margaret Hodge’s committee

Current system prioritises marginal voters to the detriment of majority, says Labour’s policy chief

The government is to undertake further consultation on proposed new laws aimed at requiring public sector bodies to accept electronic invoices, after a consultation raised fears over costs

Public trust in civil servants is at an all-time high, says new survey

Sir Peter Housden is set to leave his role as permanent secretary to Scotland government

Major infrastructure projects must be in line with long-term strategy 

MI5 makes charity’s list of top employers for lesbian, gay and bisexual people

Nicholas Macpherson says economic and financial functions should both remain in the Treasury

Nicholas Macpherson says Smith Commission recommendations may enhance accountability in Scotland and “make our job easier”

PAC chair Margaret Hodge takes aim at Cabinet Office following today’s NAO report on government payment pledge

Former cabinet secretary Gus O’Donnell has warned his successor Jeremy Heywood to be ready for any number of scenarios after May 2015

Cabinet Office minister denies accusation of disillusionment in civil service

Home Secretary Theresa May’s plans to deport foreign graduates stalled

Group of former perm secs and other top civil servants produce wish list to tackle churn

Former cabinet secretary says post-2015 election negotiations could result in a unique leadership outcome

Lord Levene hails a ‘sea change’ at the MoD

Appointments, job changes and exits among senior civil servants and key figures in the wider public sector

CSW asks former ministers to appraise the UK civil service. This month, Sir Hugh Robertson MP gives his views

Officials’ guidance for inclusive Christmas e-cards gets a frosty reception

The Home Office has been urged to make "significant improvements" to its strategy for handling immigrants who stay beyond their visas’ expiry date

The Civil Service must embrace failure as part of the innovation process if it is to succeed, minister for the Cabinet Office Francis Maude has said

Since 2008, the civil service has seen huge change. Now it’s time for me to follow its lead