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Teleworking: US government agency urged to share insights into the future of federal offices

The US General Services Administration (GSA) has been urged to do more to help agencies of the federal government prepare for post-COVID changes to the federal official estate. According to […]

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‘The ultimate public servant’: Lord Gus O’Donnell’s memories of Queen Elizabeth II from his time at the heart of government

Queen Elizabeth II “embodied public service”, former UK cabinet secretary Lord Gus O’Donnell has said, as tributes to the UK’s longest-serving monarch, who has died aged 96, continue to pour […]

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‘She exemplified selfless leadership’: world leaders pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

Senior government and political figures from around the world have paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II after it was announced that the UK’s longest-serving monarch had died aged 96. Queen […]

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Biden confirms US federal pay rise; Japan to eject obsolete floppy disk from government: management & workforce news in brief

Global Government Forum’s weekly digest of the news you need to know but might have missed. Biden confirms US federal pay rise President Joe Biden has confirmed that US federal […]

UK foreign minister and candidate to become prime minister, Lis Truss, sits at a desk before a microphone.

New UK prime minister Liz Truss ‘must mend relations with civil servants to meet historic challenges’

The UK’s new prime minister Liz Truss will need to rebuild the government’s relationship with the civil service to be able to deliver her pledges at a time of global […]

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US government agencies to roll out climate change training for officials to help meet targets

The White House has issued instructions to agencies on how to achieve the federal government’s climate change goals, including through the development of sustainability-focused training programmes for departmental staff. The […]

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Finnish finance ministry drafts digital ID legislation for parliamentary review 

Finland’s finance ministry has drafted legislation for a national digital ID programme set to be presented to parliament this autumn. The legislation would allow Finnish citizens to prove their identity […]

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UK government to sell state property as Ress-Mogg reiterates plan to move officials out of London

The UK government has published a new strategy intended to save money by selling off government property, using modern building materials and energy sources, and reducing its spending on leases. […]

Australian PM calls inquiry into ‘robodebt’ scandal; Philippines government to invest in climate change measures: policy & delivery news in brief

Global Government Forum’s weekly digest of the news you need to know but might have missed. Australian PM calls inquiry into ‘robodebt’ scandal The Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese has […]

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US government set to miss cybersecurity talent hiring target

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is struggling to recruit cybersecurity specialists despite offering higher pay and a streamlined application process as part of new a system designed to […]