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  • Civil Service reservists wear their uniforms to work

    A new network of 'Reserve Champions' will promote the benefits of employing reservists in the Civil Service.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government's vision for effective, efficient communications

    The government has published its communications plan for 2013 to 2014, prioritising professional development and innovative partnerships.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • IPPR report into other civil service models published

    The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) have released a report into accountability arrangements in overseas civil services.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 160 students start Whitehall internships

    More than 160 students have begun internships in Whitehall as part of a programme to attract talented individuals to the Civil Service.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Report tracks progress of non-executives on departmental boards

    Lord Browne publishes his second annual report, tracking progress of non-executives on departmental boards in improving the way Whitehall works.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ministers and Mandarins: speaking truth unto power

    Cabinet Office Minister Francis Maude delivered the third Leonard Steinberg lecture about civil service reform.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government saves £10 billion for taxpayers

    £8 billion savings target for 2012 to 2013 exceeded by 25% through fundamental reform to government operations.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government launches competition to find a commercial partner for the Behavioural Insights Team

    The Behavioural Insights Team, also known as the Nudge Unit, is the first policy unit to spin off from central government.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Minister praises London mutual as ‘future of public services’

    A new joint venture, 3BM, made up of staff across 3 London boroughs, has launched today. It will provide school services.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Capabilities Plan for the Civil Service

    The Cabinet Office has published its Capabilities Plan as part of Civil Service Reform.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Civil Service apprentice: Alexander Yates

    Alex Yates, who has a programme support role in the Cabinet Office, talks about his experience as a Civil Service apprentice.

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  • Civil servants of the future invited to apply to new Fast Track Apprenticeship Scheme

    A new Fast Track Apprenticeship Scheme for the UK Civil Service has opened for applications.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • DSA publishes 2-year business plan

    The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has published its business plan for 2013 to 2015 which sets out the agency’s priorities and objectives.

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  • Francis Maude in South Africa: transparency and public service reform

    Minister for the Cabinet Office Francis Maude discusses transparency, data sharing and the Open Government Partnership.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Press briefing: morning 2 April 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on welfare, Europe, toll roads, the civil service and Scotland.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • My apprenticeship in the Cabinet Office

    Kelly talks about getting work experience in the Cabinet Office and the benefits of taking part in the government apprenticeship scheme.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government raises £1 billion for public purse by exiting unused assets

    Government has raised over £1 billion for the taxpayer since May 2010 by selling property and land no longer required by the Civil Service.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • First Independent Shared Service Centre to deliver government back office savings

    The first independently-run shared service centre will deliver significant government savings over a 7-year period.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Level playing field for all civil servants to drive up performance

    A new competency framework for the Civil Service will focus on results, continuous improvement and breaking down departmental silos.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Cabinet Office responds to Independent article about the Civil Service

    Response to a comment piece in the Independent about expert advisers and morale among Senior Civil Servants.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government