The Latest Breaking News from Whitehall

We laid Bob Kerslake to rest this week. Think of him – and give the civil service the respect it deserves

Whitehall is not perfect, but neither is it the Blob demonised by the right, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2023

Word-Play review – amusing riffs on slippery language and politicians

Daring production ranges boldly from very funny Westminster satire to suffering families at the sharp end of Home Office policy

The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2023

MPs question ‘haphazard’ approach to moving civil servants from London

A cross-party committee said the Government has provided limited evidence to justify its approach to a key element of levelling up.

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023

Lobbying rules to be tightened in long-awaited response to Greensill scandal

Exclusive: Departments to be forced to release more information about meetings with lobbyists, say sources

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2023

Government aims to boost AI skills with experts from private tech firms

Cabinet Office minister Jeremy Quin said tech experts would be parachuted into government departments under a new secondment scheme.

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023

Private sector tech experts to be seconded to Civil Service, minister says

Cabinet Office minister Jeremy Quin said the number of placements will be uncapped.

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

Committee report is rightfully scathing on UK’s China strategy

The ISC’s warnings are unlikely to act as much of a brake on Britain’s approach to China

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023

Public-sector pay: where can Rishi Sunak find the cash to stop the strikes?

The government is expected to announce today whether it will approve pay increases of 6-6.5% for public-sector workers.

The Week · Jul 13, 2023

Labour vows to ‘turn page on Tory sleaze’ as it details ethics watchdog plans

Deputy leader Angela Rayner is expected to renew a commitment to ‘stop the rot’ by creating a new body with stronger powers.

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2023

Liverpool Council boss open to continued work with commissioners

Cllr Liam Robinson said Liverpool can lean on the 'expertise' of government appointed officials

Liverpool Echo · Jul 11, 2023