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Innovation in government: lessons from the Netherlands  

Innovation is needed in government to streamline processes, improve services, and enhance employee satisfaction. But it is much easier said than done. We take a look at the lessons from […]

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ECB completes procurement to pioneer AI in package of ‘supervisory tech’ innovation

The European Central Bank (ECB) has completed a procurement for so called supervisory tech as it pioneers emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence. Supervisory authorities such as the ECB – which oversees banks across […]

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‘Why are we measuring bodies behind desks?’ UK government ministers squabble over ‘Dickensian’ war on officials working from home

Efforts by UK government minister Jacob Rees-Mogg to crack down on civil servants working from home have been questioned by cabinet ministers concerned the  “Dickensian” efforts will distract from efforts […]

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UK to ‘put counter-fraud at the heart of decision-making’ after concerns over lost COVID cash

The UK government has announced the creation of a new Public Sector Fraud Authority after concerns were raised across the political spectrum over money that was lost through the coronavirus […]

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Digital identity: what the UK government needs to get right in One Login programme

The UK government is developing a new digital ID system for access to public services. What can the government learn from international best practice as it builds the system? The […]

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Tip of the iceberg: public sector leaders on the shift to remote work and what more is to come

The People in Government Lab’s Sally Leach shares public servants’ perspectives on creating a hybrid working culture built on understanding staff and their needs – and one expert’s thoughts on […]

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Civil service launches menopause policy in drive to support staff

The Northern Ireland Civil Service is to step up its support for women going through the menopause with a new policy and programme to raise awareness and understanding, and outline […]

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The senior civil service in Britain: what it is, who is in it, and how it has changed

The UK’s senior civil service is the top group of officials responsible for top policy advice to ministers and running departments and agencies. Colin Talbot explains how it was formed, […]

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UK government seeks international best practice on civil service accountability

The UK government has begun a review into the best governance and accountability models for the civil service, with the aim to identify examples from around the world that could […]

Former UK government cabinet secretary Lord Gus O'Donnell

Former UK cabinet secretary backs call to publish civil service policy advice

The UK’s policy process is ‘broken’, says former UK education permanent secretary Jonathan Slater – and former civil service chief Gus O’Donnell has backed his proposals for radical change. Matt […]