The Latest Breaking News from Whitehall

2.8% public sector pay proposal ‘just the start of the process’, says minister

Unions representing teachers, doctors and nurses have condemned proposals among Whitehall departments.

Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2024

Wednesday briefing: Everything you wanted to know about the spending review (but were afraid to ask)

In today’s newsletter: All governments do them. But what exactly are they and how can you tell if they worked or not?

The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2024

Cost of ministerial folders revealed as Chancellor launches spending crackdown

Rachel Reeves wants departments to find 5% savings in their budgets, with spending prioritised on key areas.

Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2024

Starmer may view Whitehall reform as essential to his missions

Labour is discovering how hard it is to effect change but PM seems to have appetite to drive change in public sector

The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2024

Starmer fails to apologise to civil servants amid claims of ‘Trumpian’ language

The head of the FDA union has written to the Prime Minister, describing his remarks as ‘so disappointing’.

Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2024

Starmer urged to rebuild trust with civil service after ‘Trumpian’ language

The FDA union said the Prime Minister’s language about civil servants in his Plan for Change speech was ‘far more damaging than you had considered’.

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2024

Civil servants’ union boss writes to Starmer over ‘frankly insulting’ criticism

Exclusive: FDA general secretary urges PM to rethink ‘Trumpian’ language about Whitehall

The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2024

UK Government staff rage at Keir Starmer over 'Trumpian' attack on civil service

THE Prime Minister has sparked anger among UK Government staff after what has been called a “Trumpian” attack on the civil service.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 6, 2024

Starmer accuses Whitehall of being comfortable with failure in landmark speech

Prime minister sets out milestones for delivery but faces claims of watering down targets and ignoring immigration

The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2024

Keir Starmer insists he is sticking to the plan as he sets ‘ambitious’ targets

The Prime Minister denied watering down key promises on growth and clean power as he revealed his ‘plan for change’ on Thursday.

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2024