How the civil service works – and why critics say it needs reform

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How the civil service works – and why critics say it needs reform

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Keir Starmer has promised "a renewed civil service; more agile, mission-focused and more productive". Like every government in recent history, his is pushing for improved "delivery"; for better technical and digital skills; and for performance-related pay for senior civil servants, with…

This story appeared on theweek.com, 2025-05-25 06:26:00.