Guidance

Government functions

Government functions form a framework for collaboration across government, to support delivery of outcomes.

• From: Cabinet Office
• Published: 2 August 2022
• Last updated: 3 November 2025
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  1. 3 November 2025

     Updated a link to the Government Property Function organisation page

  2. 24 May 2024

     Updated the entry for Human Resources to feature new wording and the updated link to the Government People Group website.

  3. 2 August 2022

     First published.

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This guidance provides an overview of government functions - what they are, their purpose, functional standards, activities common to each function, government professions and useful links.