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Helen Morris, a member of the Civil Service Fast Stream

20 September 2018 — Blog post

Why applying for the Fast Stream could be the best decision you ever make

With applications for the Civil Service Fast Stream open from 20 September, scheme head Greg Hobbs describes what it offers - including to existing civil servants.

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13 September 2018 — Blog post

Guide to Parliamentary Work: an updated tool for civil servants

A guide to the workings of Parliament for civil servants has been revised and updated.

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10 September 2018 — Blog post

A new way to explore careers across the Civil Service

Jo Rodrigues talks about the wide-ranging opportunities available on the new Civil Service careers website.

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4 September 2018 — Blog post

Being ambitious and living with an incurable condition – migraine

In Migraine Awareness Week, Zamila Bunglawala describes what it’s like to live with the condition.

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3 September 2018 — Blog post

Spreading the word about apprenticeships

HMRC apprentice Joe Powell talks about his work as a software developer and why he’s joined the ranks of apprentice ambassadors.

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30 August 2018 — Blog post

The Places for Growth Programme: driving growth across the UK

Tamsin Morgan highlights an initiative for addressing the regional imbalance in Civil Service roles and boosting local growth.

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Sue Owen is the Permanent Secretary for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport and the Civil Service Diversity & Inclusion Champion and LGB&TI Champion.
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Philip Rutnam joined the Home Office as Permanent Secretary in April 2017. He was previously Permanent Secretary at the Department for Transport (DfT) for five years.

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