Government Tax Profession

Department points to better retention and doubled recruitment against backdrop of Grenfell tragedy and renewed housing focus

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

Intelligence and Security Committee notes recruitment challenges of “bureaucratic” security vetting and outdated perceptions

FCO warns “situation is becoming unsustainable” as 70% of staff leaving department cite poor pay as top reason

John Manzoni says department has taken appropriate action and defends decision not to publish inquiry

Meg Hillier letter says committee remains worried that timely delivery of a fully functioning new customs system as part of government’s no deal Brexit plans remains uncertain

CIPFA's policy manager Alan Bermingham takes a look at what the OBR's report on fiscal sustainability tell us about long term government spending – and the picture isn't pretty

By the end of 2019, 90% of senior civil service leaders will be trained as Wellbeing Confident Leaders

Annual accounts reveal that last year the department stopped, paused, or consolidated more than 100 transformation projects, while reducing the ambition of others

Scathing Public Accounts Committee report finds department took years to act on underpayments despite staff raising concerns

Cabinet Office must withdraw pay guidance by Thursday afternoon avoid legal action, unions tell government

Select committee warns that an international development plan focused on trade alone could actively disadvantage the most marginalised groups

Dame Martina Milburn says hiring a diverse team is her first priority, with applications open until 25 July

Lord Nick Macpherson says select committees should be better resourced to conduct over-arching probes

Simon Fraser says civil service can teach MPs lessons on workplace behaviour and predicts intensification of Brexit woes

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

Report details “scandalous” vacancy levels that see department pay £78m a year on empty units

DfT's high-speed railway company to appoint new top team as project moves from design to construction

Revised government estate strategy confirms plans for more government hubs and moots creation of common access pass for Whitehall buildings

Sajid Javid has announced a pause in the government's “hostile environment” immigration policy

David Lidington has apologised for lack of consultation ahead of pay guidance publication, but document remains in place

Sir Philip Rutnam reiterates that senior managerial changes in the department were not related to Allan review of advice to ministers

MPs raise concerns about local authority finances and confusion in sector with DfE “rush” to convert schools

NICS challenge over High Court ruling to overturn incinerator planning decision rejected by Court of Appeal