Dear colleagues, On my first day in the Civil Service 25 years ago, my father said it was the proudest day of his life. He was not a civil servant himself (he was a university professor), but he understood what …
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Major shift in government evaluation as Magenta Book is updated
The 2026 update to the Magenta Book represents the most significant shift in government evaluation standards since 2020, moving the needle from "measuring what happened" to "learning how to improve in real-time." Led by the Evaluation Task Force (ETF), the …
Holocaust Memorial Day 2026 – My Family’s Story - Dalya Wittenberg
Dalya Wittenberg shares how tracing her grandparents' escape from Nazi-occupied Poland led her to become a Holocaust educator – and why passing on survivor stories matters more than ever. The first time I disclosed to colleagues that I am a …
Celebrating Inter Faith Week in the Civil Service
Earlier this year, I was honoured to be appointed as the Civil Service Faith and Belief Champion. It's a responsibility I take very seriously, but it's also one that fills me with hope and purpose. Faith and belief – whether …
Be the difference: Why every civil servant should consider charity trusteeship
As civil servants, we dedicate our careers to public service, working tirelessly to improve lives and strengthen communities across the UK. But did you know there's another way to show your impact – one that could enrich your career whilst …
Find Your Place to Grow: Fast Stream Opens Doors Across the UK
The Government has an ambition to be closer to the communities it serves, and representative of the whole of the UK. Places for Growth is delivering this work, by ensuring more high quality roles are located outside of London. The …
Government Communications scoop National AI Award
Government Communications’ AI tool, Assist, recently won the AI Award in the Government and Public Sector category at the National AI Awards. The National AI Awards celebrates those developing pioneering technology, applying AI in ways that deliver public value, and …
Black History Month 2025: Standing Firm in Power and Pride
Civil Service Chief Operating Officer and Race Champion Cat Little reflects on this year's powerful theme and what it means for our organisation and the communities we serve. October marks Black History Month across the UK, and as Civil Service …
A Day in the Life of a… Grants Professional
We caught up with Suzanne Anderson, Commercial Grants Lead in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, to learn more about what being a Grants Manager really entails. All across the Civil Service, talented colleagues in specialised roles are working …
Public Launch of the Evaluation Registry
Today, the Evaluation Task Force – a joint Cabinet Office and HM Treasury team – has launched the Evaluation Registry, a new website on GOV.UK. The Registry brings together all planned, ongoing, and complete evaluations of government policy into one …