Government Tax Profession

First draft recommendation on public service leadership and capability published

Cabinet Office minister told by FDA trade union that gender pay gap “will not close on its own”

Northern Ireland's attorney general John Larkin is seeking “authoritative guidance” on decisions that can be taken by officials in absence of ministers

Discussions underway for whether and how Liam Maxwell will be replaced after he leaves civil service in October

Education and Skills Funding Agency pushes back small-firms target "to keep stability in the marketplace"

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

Standards watchdog raps former foreign secretary for breach of Ministerial Code

Just four departments currently publish detailed information about parental leave and pay policy on their websites

Civil service union Prospect says government should lead by example as Scottish counterparts have done

DCMS-led document also signals departments will face greater requirement to demonstrate social-value aspects of contracts and grants

Sources indicate that one of the civil service’s most high-profile digital and technology specialists is to take a job in the commercial sector

Natural Resources Wales has had its accounts qualified three times over “unlawful” contracts with a sawmill

Government failed to consult with unions over pay because they "didn’t trust them not to leak 1% to 1.5% pay range"

Justice secretary criticised for his role in departure of Nick Hardwick following board’s decision to release convicted rapist John Warboys

Prospect union says non-departmental public body should not be subject to Treasury guidance for government departments

Some 112 staff are on more than £150,000 while 15 take home more than £251,000

Federation of Small Businesses warns against “mega contracts” as Department for Transport says it’s on track to meet procurement targets

Northern Ireland councils warn that powers they are due to take from Stormont are marooned in absence of ministers

Airline complains of long waits despite 200 extra staff Home Office says were deployed to airport

Industrial action to take place from 7 to 9 August as trade union UVW seeks wage increase for 1000 outsourced staff

Staff survey conducted by Government Communication Service finds just 27% of women believe GCS is supportive of working parents

Department says no one will have to sign an NDA to access compensation, despite reports

Commercial Law Group expansion includes an increase to 13 in the number of senior posts

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