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10/04/2026

FCDO statistics document decline in ODA distribution to £13bn, ahead of further reductions from next year

10/04/2026

“She was quite incapable of doing anything, even signing a letter, which she felt to be wrong: there was a core of integrity there"

The first woman to serve as permanent secretary in more than one department, Lomax took a leading role in monetary and fiscal policies, and was kno...

10/04/2026

Kruger said the cab sec role’s “component parts...are distinct jobs and should be held by different people”

Danny Kruger says the three main component parts of the cab sec role should be held by different people

10/04/2026

"Being afraid of advice and evidence that may contradict your world view is fine for columnists and shock jocks, but it’s a recipe for disaster in government," writes Dave Penman

Kruger's response to Antonia Romeo's objectives being published is just another in a long line of attack pieces, full of contradictions and emotive...

09/04/2026

NEW PODCAST: CSW speaks to Rikesh Shah, chair of the Innovation Procurement Empowerment Centre, about how government can use procurement as a genuine strategic lever for innovation

Podcast Episode · The Civil Service World Podcast · 9 April · 21min

09/04/2026

Institute for Fiscal Studies warns back-office and administration savings won’t fund party’s spending plans

09/04/2026

Angela MacDonald, who is leading the pension scheme’s recovery taskforce, said the delay is due to "functionality issues”

HMRC second permanent secretary Angela MacDonald acknowledges this is 'disappointing news'

08/04/2026

Department updates MPs on legal expert David Lock’s work to address rising legal costs

08/04/2026

CSW’s editor Beckie Smith on the spring 2026 issue's leadership lessons and covering this year's unexpected rapid change at the top of the civil service

CSW’s editor Beckie Smith on the spring 2026 issue's leadership reflections and covering the unexpected change at the top of the civil service

08/04/2026

Michelle Haslem, the Home Office's DG for homeland security, explains how experts are tackling the biggest security threats to the UK and what it's like being a woman in national security leadership

Dr Michelle Haslem became director general for homeland security in the Home Office last year after six years as a DG in the Foreign Office. She ex...

08/04/2026

The ONS said it is confident the agreement will lead to increased office attendance overall

Staff back new hybrid working agreement, which will see individual targets scrapped and bring an end to a two-year dispute

08/04/2026

Romeo's tasks include refreshing governance arrangements for the day-to-day management of the civil service and being a strong advocate for the civil service externally

Antonia Romeo asked to 'visibly lead the civil service with clarity, energy and passion'

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