Civil servants ‘terrified’ of being sent to London because they can’t afford rent, says union leader Union leader warns civil servants could be forced to strike as cost-of-living crisis hits Evening Standard · Aug 30, 2022
Sunak commits to Civil Service cuts as part of plan for Whitehall ‘shake-up’ The former chancellor said the ‘bloated post-Covid state is in need of a shake-up’. The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2022
Liz Truss plan means lower pay for public service workers in poorer areas Unions say favourite for PM’s job will face ‘opposition every step of the way’ if she pushes plans through The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2022
Tories accused of hypocrisy for secrecy about how many days MPs clock in Jacob Rees-Mogg among ministers trying to stop release of data about use of Commons work passes The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2022
Boris Johnson among ‘dozens’ at No 10 named in crucial Partygate report ‘Devastated’ Downing Street staff fear identification will damage careers The Independent UK · May 20, 2022
These destructive, vindictive civil service cuts are part of Johnson’s culture wars This government seems determined to undermine Whitehall, says the civil servant The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2022
Efficiency minister denies proposed Civil Service cuts are a return to austerity The Prime Minister was understood to have told his Cabinet on Thursday that the service should be slashed by a fifth. The Independent UK · May 13, 2022
Boris Johnson's plan to axe 91,000 civil service jobs branded 'reckless slash and burn' Boris Johnson told top Tories to cut the number of Whitehall officials by a fifth as he desperately scrambles to free up cash to ease cost of living pressures Daily Mirror · May 13, 2022
Government urged to stop ‘culture war’ against civil servants Jacob Rees-Mogg accused of being ‘crass and condescending’ for leaving notes in offices. The Independent UK · May 11, 2022
Three Cabinet and two shadow ministers are reportedly facing sexual misconduct claims They are among 56 MPs to be referred to a parliamentary conduct watchdog, The Sunday Times said Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2022
Three Tory ministers and two shadow cabinet members ‘face allegations of sexual misconduct’ They are among 56 MPs who have been referred to the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2022
Three Cabinet ministers reported for sexual misconduct, according to report They are among 56 MPs to be referred to a parliamentary conduct watchdog, The Sunday Times said. The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2022
‘Condescending’: Jacob Rees-Mogg leaves notes for WFH civil servants Cabinet minister accused of ‘crass’ behaviour in his campaign to get staff back in the office The Guardian - UK · Apr 23, 2022
Rees-Mogg criticised for leaving ‘crass’ messages in empty Whitehall offices The minister has left notes for civil servants working from home telling them he is ‘looking forward’ to seeing them back in the office. The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2022 Civil service unions condemn Rees-Mogg’s ‘vindictive’ back-to-office drive Bosses of FDA and PCS criticise attempt by efficiency minister to name and shame departments with more remote workers
Daily Mirror · Apr 19, 2022 Union fury as Boris Johnson orders WFH civil servants to fill every desk like before Covid Despite pledging more flexible working just months ago, Boris Johnson now wants every desk filled in Whitehall every day as Britain 'learns to live' with Covid
The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2022 Union fury as Rees-Mogg tells civil servants to get back to the office The Government Efficiency Minister said officials should return to their desks to realise the benefits of collaborative working.
The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022 Civil servants ‘abandoned’ by ministers with pay rise one-third of inflation Union accuses government of ‘running round with fingers in their ears’ over blow to Whitehall morale