Government Tax Profession

Union says it took initiative after data showed stress and mental health are biggest reason for CPS absences

Scotland turnout gives union hope it will hit the UK-wide threshold it didn't reach in 2018's ballot

Civil service chief executive John Manzoni says upcoming Spending Review will set "long term" target for senior officials

Budget Committee could prevent fiascos like NHS IT programme, says Public Accounts Committee veteran

Brexit negotiations were also undermined by politicians' distrust of civil servants, think tank says

May praises "professional and dedicated" civil service as she confirms no-deal planning will go ahead

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

Cabinet secretary says he "can’t speak too highly" of civil servants' efforts as the chancellor defends £4bn bill for preparations

Department has put "strict controls on the use of bulk emails" after two data breaches, immigration minister Caroline Nokes says 

Civil servants on no-deal secondments will return to normal duties

Dutch government-owned Abellio will take over East Midlands franchise

Home Office apologises for second data breach to come to light this week

Government says it's "not the case" that it takes outsourcers at their word when they say they're providing high-quality accommodation

Extension gives the government the chance to "reconsider" its Brexit strategy, says European Council president

Academic dismissed as housing adviser after making remarks about "Soros empire"

Ex-FCO head says civil servants must not be scapegoated for ‘badly mishandled’ process

Transport secretary admits government can't recover Eurotunnel payout if no-deal Brexit is avoided

Department reports itself to Information Commissioner after hundreds of potential victims’ email addresses are wrongly shared

Former cabinet secretary also says Sir Mark Sedwill faces "mission impossible"

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

Trade unions argue that a significant, above-inflation increase is needed to address years of pay erosion north of the border

Next NHS Scotland boss will earn more than their predecessor, job ad shows

MPs call on department to set out consequences faced by officials for £17.6bn rail project’s late running

New system of follow-up reviews will update ministers on progress with improving worst prisons