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Behavioural insights give policy a nudge

Brain-shaped flow diagram for behavioural sciences

As the internationally-renowned Behavioural Insights Team - the so-called 'Nudge Unit' - publishes its latest report, Jeremy Heywood looks at the impact of behavioural science on policy making and helping people make better decisions in their lives.

The Prime Minister introduces a Civil Service Award for clarity

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David Cameron

The Prime Minister, Rt Hon David Cameron, introduces - and invites nominations for - a new award for clarity in communication, which he believes is central to the role of civil servants in providing the very best public service we can. The award will be presented at the Civil Service Awards 2015.

New diversity champions for the Civil Service

Sue Owen

Jeremy Heywood announces the appointment of Sue Owen as the new Civil Service Diversity Champion, and of Jon Thompson, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Defence, as the first holder of the new position of Civil Service Social Mobility Champion.

The biggest learning opportunity of the year – Civil Service Live 2015 is coming

It's time to book your place at Civil Service Live 2015, the biggest learning opportunity of the year, with events around the country. As Sir Jeremy Heywood writes, everyone can benefit from attending and learning something new.