Government Tax Profession

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

Leaked document reveals top officials will conduct research into potential negative impact of DWP policy or operational practice

DCMS defends scheme from criticism that it dominates government’s youth services spending

Department says Kensington & Chelsea council will have no role when police conclude investigations

Departments asked to work with Treasury to identify potential savings before overall spending envelope is published later this year

Fears raised that UK-only passport lanes could increase costs of Home Office border security

Select committee calls for the UK government to agree updated devolution rules to avoid a further breakdown in relations after Brexit

Cost of protecting key communication link deemed prohibitive in 1990

Former policy adviser at Department for Education says she would like to encourage more young people into politics and the civil service