Whitehall success in dispute resolution
News Article 5 August 2003
The government has saved over £6 million in workplace payouts by adopting its own guidelines on industrial disputes.
Whitehall failing on 'joined up government'
News Article 17 July 2003
Government projects aimed at tackling social exclusion are failing to deliver "joined-up" government, a think tank has warned.
Spin bill breaks £5m barrier
Press Review 17 July 2003
Kennedy attacks Whitehall rule
News Article 15 July 2003
Charles Kennedy has called for a "fundamental" overhaul of the way Whitehall is run.
Home Office's new HQ lacks room for staff
News Article 15 July 2003
The new £311 million Home Office headquarters will lack the space necessary to accommodate David Blunkett's army of civil servants, the National Audit Office has said.
Ombudsman issues quit threat
Press Review 11 July 2003
Ombudsman threatens to quit over Whitehall obstruction
News Article 10 July 2003
A lack of Whitehall cooperation has prompted the parliamentary ombudsman to contemplate resignation.
MPs seek 'balance' in scrutiny of appointments
News Article 10 July 2003
Commons select committees would be able to scrutinise ministerial appointments to key public sector jobs under a new plan put forward by MPs.
Ministers accused over ombudsman
Press Review 10 July 2003
Minister in row over appointments accusation
Press Review 9 July 2003
Public appointments improvement reported
News Article 8 July 2003
The handling of public appointments has improved over the last 12 months, a report published on Tuesday has found.
Mandarins criticised over missing minorities
Press Review 4 July 2003
Lib Dems could abolish nine Whitehall ministries
Press Review 23 June 2003
Watchdog hits out at Whitehall politicisation
News Article 23 June 2003
Ministers should be blocked from appointing their own press officers, the Civil Service Commissioners have said.
Whitehall faces shake-up
Press Review 6 June 2003
