Sir Olly Robbins is leaving his role as the Foreign Office's top civil servant after the department overruled security advice to clear Lord Mandelson as US ambassador, causing a loss of confidence from the Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary.
Foreign Office permanent under-secretary Sir Olly Robbins is leaving his role after Prime Minister Keir Starmer lost confidence in him over the Peter Mandelson security clearance controversy.
Senior civil servants are embroiled in a debate over whether to withhold sensitive vetting documents related to Peter Mandelson from parliamentary scrutiny, raising concerns about transparency and accountability in government.
Antonia Romeo, Keir Starmer's most senior civil servant, receives a powerful new mandate to deliver government priorities and rewrite the civil service code.
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An investigation reveals the DWP paid £850 million in benefits to deceased claimants since 2021, with under half recovered. New bank account powers aim to curb fraud.
Hundreds of retired civil servants face repaying thousands due to administrative errors, with some forced into debt until age 93, causing severe financial and mental distress.
Senior officials have spent over £139,000 on travel, food, and accommodation for trips to Whitehall offices, despite a government push to move jobs out of London to cut costs.
The Office for National Statistics will not ask about gender identity in next year's census test, following unreliable data from 2021 that overestimated trans populations in England and Wales.
MPs warn that critical evidence on grooming gangs may have been destroyed due to 'staggering' seven-month Home Office delays in ordering records preservation for the upcoming public inquiry.
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The Government reveals more than 550 public sector workers receive packages exceeding £174,000 annually, with HS2's Mark Wild topping the list at up to £665,000.
The Government announced four new Whitehall consultations on building controls, planning, fire safety, and trail hunting, while simultaneously pledging to slash consultation culture and speed up decision-making.
Whitehall's main union urges ministers to scrap the 60% office attendance mandate, citing soaring living costs driven by Middle East tensions and potential government savings on energy.
A Department of Health and Human Services employee altered an agency phone greeting to mimic a pizza shop after animal rights activists flooded lines demanding an end to taxpayer-funded animal testing.
The Trump administration has released detailed plans for a 33,000 sq ft underground security facility beneath Sherman Park to screen White House visitors, aiming for completion by July 2028.
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A parliamentary inquiry reveals significant deficiencies in compensation schemes for victims of the Post Office Horizon scandal, with delays and inadequate support causing further distress.
Victims of the unlawful robodebt scheme express disappointment as the National Anti-Corruption Commission report names officials but delivers no criminal charges, leaving families without accountability.
Helen MacNamara argues that spending taxpayer money to legislate Prince Andrew out of the line of succession is a wasteful distraction from urgent issues like violent misogyny and public service priorities.
As Australia shifts away from outsourcing under Labor, the focus must be on rebuilding public service expertise, not just cutting costs, to ensure long-term governance health.
The Guardian newspaper has published a series of corrections and clarifications addressing errors and inaccuracies in its recent articles, highlighting the importance of journalistic accuracy and transparency in media.
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Ministry of Justice staff lost 665 electronic devices containing sensitive prisoner and investigation data in ten months, described as 'gold dust to organised criminals'.
A comprehensive survey of Whitehall civil servants reveals widespread dissatisfaction with workload, pay, and productivity, with many considering leaving their roles.
London's murder rate hits a record low, but disinformation about crime threatens business and recruitment. City leaders launch a campaign to counter false claims.
Antonia Romeo's appointment as the first female cabinet secretary is overshadowed by bullying allegations and systemic challenges in Whitehall, raising concerns about her ability to reform the civil service.
Nicole Junkermann, a German countess and close confidante of Jeffrey Epstein, was appointed to a key UK government health technology advisory board in 2018, emails reveal.
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Karoline Leavitt, the youngest White House Press Secretary, faces scrutiny over her luxury shoe collection featuring brands like Jimmy Choo, Gucci, and Chanel, with stylists analysing her professional image.
A staff member under Dame Antonia Romeo was told to join a 'gender non-conforming book club' and spend 20% of time on inclusivity schemes, as the new Cabinet Secretary faces criticism.
Dame Antonia Romeo, the new Cabinet Secretary, faces scrutiny over her 'Strong White' nickname from a Manhattan apartment refit, bullying allegations, and woke priorities in Whitehall.
Dame Antonia Romeo becomes the first woman to serve as Cabinet Secretary, appointed by Keir Starmer to dismantle No 10's 'boys club' amid allegations of bullying and self-promotion.
Dame Antonia Romeo, Sir Keir Starmer's choice for Cabinet Secretary, faces praise as a dynamic reformer and criticism over her management style and expenses, highlighting tensions in Whitehall.
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Dame Antonia Romeo has been appointed as Cabinet Secretary and head of the Civil Service, becoming the first woman to hold the UK's most senior Civil Service post amid scrutiny over past allegations.
