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Fury as domestic abusers can claim compensation for UK’s biggest health scandal

The government said it had looked into excluding anyone with relevant convictions, but could find no practical way of doing so

The Independent UK

Cabinet Office to cut a third of jobs as Labour shrink civil service

THE Cabinet Office's workforce will be slashed by a third as Labour seek to accelerate plans to reform the civil service, the UK Government has…

The National (Scotland)

About 1,200 jobs to go at Cabinet Office in civil service efficiency drive

Another 900 staff will be transferred to other Whitehall departments for ‘leaner and more focused’ state administration

The Guardian - UK

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Cabinet Office to cut thousands of jobs as Government shrinks Civil Service

Around 1,200 people will be made redundant

The Independent UK

Cabinet Office to cut its workforce by a third as Government shrinks Civil Service

Some 1,200 people will be made redundant and another 900 transferred to other departments under plans announced on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Cabinet Office to shed 2,100 jobs as Government shrinks Civil Service

Some 1,200 people will be made redundant and another 900 transferred to other departments under plans announced on Thursday.

The Independent UK

No 10 cleaning and catering staff to begin month-long strike over pay

Union also wants government to take workers on to staff and end outsourced contracts

The Guardian - UK

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Labour WhatsApp storm deepens as 11 councillors suspended from Party over group containing offensive messages

The latest development comes as it has been claimed Labour officials were repeatedly warned about the group

Evening Standard

PM will not hesitate to take action if ministers do not uphold standards – No 10

Andrew Gwynne left the Government and was suspended from the Labour Party at the weekend over comments made on a WhatsApp group.

Evening Standard

Look What You Made Me Do: Starmer pays up for Swift merchandise

Details of gifts received by Sir Keir Starmer since taking office have been disclosed by the Cabinet Office.

Evening Standard

Millions of Scots' phones to siren loud alert for Storm Eowyn, Government warns

MILLIONS of Scots will see their mobile phones sound a loud siren alarm on Thursday evening to warn of imminent danger from Storm Eowyn, the UK…

The National (Scotland)

Tories accuse Angela Rayner of asking civil servants to help her move house in breach of ministerial code

Tories target deputy prime minister over where she lives again, with claims she instructed officials to help with transport and cleaning

The Independent UK

Cooper looking at ‘different ways’ to haul witnesses before grooming inquiries

The Home Secretary said Government is working with the Cabinet Office to draw up new accountability arrangements.

Evening Standard

Gordon Brown's former spokesperson given newly created UK Government role

GORDON Brown’s former Downing Street director of communications has been given a top new role in the Labour Government ...

The National (Scotland)

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Former Gordon Brown spokesman to drive UK’s efforts to reset EU relations

Michael Ellam returns to the Civil Service after more than a decade at HSBC.

The Guardian - UK

Fears grow over censorship of secret Queen Elizabeth and Philip papers

Critics flag ‘worrying trend’ of keeping royal files under lock and key as thousands set for release to public

The Independent UK

How the British honours system works and the different types explained

A look at the inner workings of the honours system

Evening Standard

Sue Gray: Partygate sleuth who became Starmer’s embattled chief of staff

She continued to feature in the headlines after taking on the party political job and eventually quit over fears she was ‘becoming a distraction’.

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The Independent UK

Sibling eligibility for infected blood pay outs extended as first payments made

Ministers have also accepted, or accepted in principle, all of the recommendations of the probe into the scandal.

The Guardian - UK

Chancellor’s call for civil service savings will sound all too familiar to Whitehall

Rachel Reeves wants to drive efficiency savings as part of spending review – departments are used to the challenge

Evening Standard

Payouts for infected blood scandal begin

The Government has set aside billions of pounds to compensate victims of the scandal.

The Guardian - UK

Cabinet Office to axe 400 jobs in drive for ‘smaller, clearer structure’

Staff told 400 civil servant roles will go in voluntary exit scheme, with Whitehall braced for further cuts

The Independent UK

Cabinet Office to cut 400 roles to create ‘smaller, more effective’ department

The voluntary job losses are intended to create a ‘clearer structure’ for the Cabinet Office, which sits at the heart of government.

The Guardian - UK

Ministers planning to cut more than 10,000 civil service jobs

Exclusive: Sources say there is belief that service has become too big after growing during Brexit and pandemic years

The Independent UK

Ministers recommend 2.8% pay rise for teachers and NHS workers

The Cabinet Office also suggested pay increases for senior civil servants should be kept to no more than 2.8%.

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