All news on the topic: Civil service

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Nigel Farage to declare national emergency on day one of Reform UK government
Nigel Farage is set to pledge a Reform UK government would declare a “national emergency” within its first day in office, as he prepares to outline a programme of action at the party’s 2026 National Conference.
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Former Foreign Office chief Sir Olly Robbins sues Starmer over Mandelson sacking
The former top Foreign Office civil servant who was sacked by Sir Keir Starmer over the Peter Mandelson scandal has launched a legal challenge.
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Starmer and Burnham clash in “frosty” talks as power transition begins
With Burnham and his team potentially having only weeks before he becomes PM, Starmer has agreed to give him access to civil service.
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UK launches civil service internship exclusively for working-class students
The minister states that the program will assist in ensuring that Whitehall possesses the "widest range of talent and truly represents the nation."
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Civil servant caught holding full-time jobs at multiple government departments
National Fraud Initiative report for the Cabinet Office identified a Defra employee who was also being paid by DHSC for a full-time role
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Cabinet Office to cut 400 jobs in effort to create a ’smaller, clearer structure’
Staff told 400 civil servant roles will go in voluntary exit scheme, with Whitehall braced for further cuts
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Ministers plan to cut over 10,000 civil service jobs
Sources say there is belief that service has become too big after growing during Brexit and pandemic years
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UK’s top civil servant, Simon Case, to stand down on health grounds
Cabinet secretary, who has served four prime ministers, says he will go at the end of the year
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UK ministers award KPMG a £223 million contract despite pledge to cut consultancy spending
Professional services firm to oversee training and development courses across civil service in 15-month deal