Dame Antonia Romeo was appointed as the Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service on 19 February 2026. In her first message to the organisation, she set out her reflections on the role and her pride in public service.
Career or children? Jamie Turner explains why it needn't be a choice.
Sir Simon McDonald looks forward to the first Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting to be held in the UK since 1997.
Born-and-bred Brummie Bernadette Kelly explains why she now sees the city in a different light.
On International Women's Day, Antonia Romeo looks at progress on equality for women and the drive for greater diversity and inclusion in her own department.
On International Women's Day, Civil Service Gender Champion Melanie Dawes talks about some of the 'Wonder Women' in public service who have inspired her and others.
This year on International Women's Day the Civil Service is celebrating some of the inspiring women working in the public sector.
Sue Owen discusses steps being taken by the Civil Service to build a more inclusive workplace.
Find out about how to get involved with Interchange Week, which aims to build networks across Whitehall and the devolved administrations.
Patsy Wilkinson discusses the collaboration between departments on the resettlement of Syrian refugees.
For National Apprenticeship Week, we asked a Fast Track apprentice to tell us about her experience of the scheme, one year in.
