Government Tax Profession

Figures in Labour and Conservative manifestos could give an "unclear impression" of future spending on schools, UKSA says

Passing a Queen’s Speech, navigating Brexit legislation, dealing with the fallout, and setting out new priorities will be the key issues for whoever is in No.10 in 2020

Unions say that Department for Education's missed targets for maths, modern foreign languages and physics teachers is ‘alarming’

Nearly two-thirds of respondents trust civil servants, with officials maintaining their position as the profession that has seen the biggest rise in credence ranking since 1983

Successful candidate will lead a team of 30 people in the department

Announcement of remedial action for doctors highlights Cabinet Office refusal to act, say unions

Contraflow scheme was activated amid preparation for a possible no-deal exit from the EU, just as government requested a Brexit extension

Former EU envoy Sir Ivan Rogers predicts that Boris Johnson will face a faces “desperate” choice over Brexit deal next Christmas if he is returned as prime minister

Social impact charity NPC says Whitehall procurement reforms needed to improve effectiveness of public spending

CCS issues contract notice for three-lot deal offering direct award and further competition options

Two social work policy professionals discuss the benefits and challenges of a radical management system aimed at empowering frontline teams to make more of their own decisions.

Party manifesto promises "the days of Whitehall knows best are over" as it pledges white paper on English devolution

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

As Mark Rowe explains, delivering on ministerial commitments will be a multi-generation task that requires a cross-government approach

Chief secretary to the Treasury Rishi Sunak says evidence shows that 'purchases by non-residents inflate house prices'

Role as head of IT business services comes with remit to ensure department’s transformation is ‘business-led’

Cabinet Office stats also reveal officials in London pay less than elsewhere in England

Tax agency offers tips to avoid scams ahead of 31 January deadline

‘We are working closely with local authorities and partners to help communities get back on their feet,’ says agency flood manager

Think tank sets out the scale of challenge to roll out universal credit or halt wide-ranging benefit reform scheme

Former Cabinet Office minister reflects on forces that oppose change in an exclusive interview with The Civil Service World Podcast

Think tank finds that the Brexit-inspired recovery in civil service headcount from historic lows is unlikely to be reversed

Transformation programme looks to appoint supplier to two-year contract worth up to £10m

Think-tank concludes that the estimated cost of creating the Department for Work and Pensions in 2001 exceeded £170m