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New rules have been issued to all Civil Service staff networks to ensure their activities remain within the Civil Service Code.
Claire Bassett has been appointed as the new Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists
Fiona Ryland steps down as Government Chief People Officer after three years in post.
British sculptor Martin Jennings has been appointed to create the sculpture of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for the UK’s national memorial in St James’s Park.
Delivered by Nick Thomas-Symonds, Minister for European Union Relations
Landmark legislation a legacy for the 97 lost at Hillsborough and a tribute to the families that have fought for change.
For the first time, small boat migrants arriving in the UK face being detained and returned to France
Claire Bassett has been confirmed as the preferred candidate for the appointment of the new Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists
Minister for the Constitution and European Union Relations Nick Thomas-Symonds delivers a speech on the UK's relationship with the EU, hosted by The Spectator.
People across Wales are being reminded to expect the second-ever national Emergency Alert test in September.
Child Benefit will be stripped from tens of thousands of people who have moved abroad in a major clampdown expected to save £350 million.
With just weeks to go, people across Northern Ireland are being reminded to expect the second ever national Emergency Alert test. The system is designed to help protect lives by delivering urgent safety advice directly to mo…
Greg Jackson has been appointed as a Non-Executive Board Member
Professor Adeeba Malik CBE DL has been appointed as an Independent Member
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster calls for the country to prepare for the second national test of the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday, September 7
Pippa Greenslade has had her term extended as Generalist Member.
Darren Tierney appointed to the role of Permanent Secretary of the Office for National Statistics
Students from working class backgrounds are set to benefit from a Summer Internship Programme that will be launched to boost social mobility in the Civil Service.
David Dinsmore appointed to the new role of Director of Communications at Permanent Secretary level
This page answers frequently asked questions about the upcoming national Emergency Alert test taking place on Sunday 7th September 2025.
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