Government sets out tougher coronavirus tiers for England ahead of lifting lockdown
24 Nov 2020 Politics & Constitution
Government sets out tougher coronavirus tiers for England ahead of lifting lockdown
Prime minister Boris Johnson warns that Christmas won't be normal this year but urges a ‘push to spring’
Civil servants face renewed pay freeze as Treasury signals restraint
20 Nov 2020 Politics & Constitution
Civil servants face renewed pay freeze as Treasury signals restraint
"Clap for carers" rhetoric would ring hollow if followed by new restrictions, says unions
Dominic Cummings and Lee Cain leave Downing Street after No.10 power struggle
15 Nov 2020 Politics & Constitution
Dominic Cummings and Lee Cain leave Downing Street after No.10 power struggle
Special advisers had been key parts of prime minister Boris Johnson’s inner circle
Failure to publish Patel bullying report is damaging public trust, warns standards watchdog
12 Nov 2020 Politics & Constitution
Failure to publish Patel bullying report is damaging public trust, warns standards watchdog
Committee on Standards in Public Life chair says allegations of bullying at the Home Office need to be seen to have been “properly and independently investigated”
MoJ launches review that could lead to Parole Board overhaul
22 Oct 2020 Politics & Constitution
MoJ launches review that could lead to Parole Board overhaul
Review is the “culmination of work to examine and reform the parole system" that followed Worboys case
Truss names preferred candidate to chair Equality and Human Rights Commission
19 Oct 2020 Politics & Constitution
Truss names preferred candidate to chair Equality and Human Rights Commission
Former Lib Dem peer Baroness Kishwer Falkner’s appointment is subject to a pre-appointment scrutiny hearing in parliament next month
‘We have covered all bases’: Treasury rejects request for extra cash from areas in high Covid restrictions
15 Oct 2020 Politics & Constitution
‘We have covered all bases’: Treasury rejects request for extra cash from areas in high Covid restrictions
Statement comes as it is announced London and Essex will move into tier 2 restrictions this weekend
Coronavirus restrictions: Labour calls for ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown as local leaders demand Treasury support
14 Oct 2020 Politics & Constitution
Coronavirus restrictions: Labour calls for ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown as local leaders demand Treasury support
New three-tier restrictions coming into effect today amid calls for further tightening of rules
Government spokesperson for televised briefings named
09 Oct 2020 Politics & Constitution
Government spokesperson for televised briefings named
Current media spad to Rishi Sunak set to take on high-profile post
Levelling-up agenda at risk from Brexit and Covid-19 recovery work, IFS warns
02 Oct 2020 Politics & Constitution
Levelling-up agenda at risk from Brexit and Covid-19 recovery work, IFS warns
Think tank says drive to fix regional inequalities will compete with “Build Back Better” coronavirus recovery and end of transition period
Minister rejects call for written directions to be expanded to policy amid Internal Market Bill concerns
18 Sep 2020 Politics & Constitution
Minister rejects call for written directions to be expanded to policy amid Internal Market Bill concerns
Civil servants told that go-ahead from new cabinet secretary is only assurance they need to work on controversial legislation
Education secretary fails to back officials over A-Level grades row
17 Sep 2020 Politics & Constitution
Education secretary fails to back officials over A-Level grades row
Gavin Williamson would not be drawn on whether he was happy with the advice he had been given by senior DfE officials
Jonathan Jones quits: Ex-ambassador Darroch ‘not surprised’ as fallout continues
09 Sep 2020 Politics & Constitution
Jonathan Jones quits: Ex-ambassador Darroch ‘not surprised’ as fallout continues
Comments come as government prepares to publish legislation NI secretary Brandon Lewis has said would break international law “in a very specific and limited way"
Government legal chief Jonathan Jones resigns in row over Brexit deal changes
08 Sep 2020 Politics & Constitution
Government legal chief Jonathan Jones resigns in row over Brexit deal changes
Government Legal Department head to leave civil service after government prepares to set out legislation that could amend Brexit deal
Civil servants ‘reluctant to complain about unacceptable behaviour from Scottish Government ministers’, says ex-perm sec
02 Sep 2020 Politics & Constitution
Civil servants ‘reluctant to complain about unacceptable behaviour from Scottish Government ministers’, says ex-perm sec
Sir John Elvidge’s submission says officials did not complain about bullying if they thought it was due to ministerial stress
Jenkin speaks out over scapegoating of civil servants
21 Aug 2020 Politics & Constitution
Jenkin speaks out over scapegoating of civil servants
Chair of parliament’s powerful Liaison Committee says ministerial buck-passing risks hampering government’s effectiveness
Cabinet Office to mandate 'digital imprints' on online political ads in disinformation crackdown
12 Aug 2020 Politics & Constitution
Cabinet Office to mandate 'digital imprints' on online political ads in disinformation crackdown
‘We must ensure that there are clear rules to help them see who is behind campaign content online,’ says Chloe Smith
Government’s Edinburgh hub completed
11 Aug 2020 Politics & Constitution
Government’s Edinburgh hub completed
The new office building will eventually house as many as 3,000 civil servants
Health department to be given Ofsted-style ratings on delivery of care pledges
05 Aug 2020 Politics & Constitution
Health department to be given Ofsted-style ratings on delivery of care pledges
Move to boost oversight of DHSC intended to boost patient care, says panel chair
Ex-civil service chief Bob Kerslake drafted in for major Labour review as Starmer eyes internal shake-up
30 Jul 2020 Politics & Constitution
Ex-civil service chief Bob Kerslake drafted in for major Labour review as Starmer eyes internal shake-up
Review will look at how the party can become "a more agile, cohesive and purposeful organisation"
Theresa May slams choice to name 'political appointee with no proven expertise' as national security adviser
01 Jul 2020 Politics & Constitution
Theresa May slams choice to name 'political appointee with no proven expertise' as national security adviser
Gove defends appointment of David Frost, "a distinguished diplomat in his own right"
Gove pledges to reform civil service training and 'whirligig of transfers and promotions'
30 Jun 2020 Politics & Constitution
Gove pledges to reform civil service training and 'whirligig of transfers and promotions'
Government needs a “proper, and properly-resourced campus for training”, Cabinet Office minister says
DWP admits it must fix Universal Credit loophole as it abandons legal battle
26 Jun 2020 Politics & Constitution
DWP admits it must fix Universal Credit loophole as it abandons legal battle
Department will not fight judgement that found payment rule “irrational"
Raab to lead efforts to tackle pandemic as PM admitted to intensive care
07 Apr 2020 Politics & Constitution
Raab to lead efforts to tackle pandemic as PM admitted to intensive care

Boris Johnson had been working to a "stripped-back diary" after contracting Covid-19