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The UK is badly out of line in lacking a central structure to make our government machine efficient and accountable
Our public services are not the envy of the world and Whitehall reform is desperately needed
Ministers push for political appointees to run departments as part of Whitehall cutbacks
While the UK’s record on corruption is good, many recent abuses have been hiding in plain sight
Unit would bring together UK graduates and civil servants to advise on implementing goverment policy
Tory peer asked to look into the effectiveness of key Whitehall department
Ex-Speaker made the claim in a 1995 application to be special adviser to Jonathan Aitken
Tory peer to leave role after less than a year, insisting reforms are in place to boost exports
Trade and investment agency faces cuts as export growth forecast set to fall
Wage bill surges even as civil service ranks drop to second world war levels
Concern that reduced role and investment will hit ability to deliver savings across government
Business secretary plans ‘fresh look’ at UKTI
Mike Bracken’s departure will hinder efforts to make departments more efficient
Job cuts expected at UKTI as roles spun out to other departments
Newly appointed Cabinet Office minister Matthew Hancock to lead structural changes and spending controls
Sodexo chief wants ‘inspector of ethics’ as suppliers come under attack
The fledgling market needs data sharing far more than state cash
Commercial directors expected to find billions more in savings
Minister’s permission needed before officials can speak to media
Audit chief concerns at effect of financial scalpel on services
London airport throws down new challenge in fight with Heathrow for expansion
Ministers mandate 30-day terms throughout supply chain
Sweeping programme of public administration reform recommended
Civil servants expected to commute to sites in cheaper London suburbs such as Croydon
Local Tories say it would cause ‘irreparable damage’ to the area
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