MPs call for cap on special advisers
News Article 3 June 2003
A cap should be imposed on the number of special advisers employed by the government, an influential committee of MPs has recommended.
MPs take aim at special advisers
Press Review 27 May 2003
Mandarins want to quit at 60
Press Review 16 May 2003
PR chiefs call for stronger Whitehall media service
News Article 15 May 2003
Senior figures in the PR industry have called on the government to professionalise its communications service.
Civil servants target targets
Press Review 13 May 2003
Outsourcing move 'shows alternative to bailing out private sector'
News Article 8 May 2003
One of the largest outsourcing operations undertaken by the government has resulted in an improved level of service, the National Audit Office has concluded.
Whitehall costs soar
Press Review 7 May 2003
Whitehall anti-sleaze unit facing closure
Press Review 5 May 2003
Whitehall failing equal pay test says union
News Article 24 April 2003
A leading civil service union has warned that a national pay framework is essential to eradicate pay inequalities in the public sector.
Standards watchdog backs controls on top aides
News Article 8 April 2003
Parliament should be given new powers covering the work of Tony Blair's top aides, the standards watchdog has warned.
Whitehall chiefs warned on financial conduct
News Article 26 March 2003
Several government departments are failing to provide enough financial information about their conduct, parliament's spending watchdog has said.
Tables turned as auditor watches the watchdogs
Press Review 26 March 2003
Whitehall 'too simplistic' on red tape
News Article 25 February 2003
Whitehall departments do not yet fully understand the impact regulations have on the business community, the government's red tape czar has said.
Ministers hit a million
Press Review 20 February 2003
Milburn in decentralisation move
Press Review 5 February 2003
