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Shaping the First World War commemorations
Sue Owen reflects on the part her department plays in organising the national commemorations for those who have died for the country in armed conflict.
History
Moments in time – the first 100 years of the Cabinet Office
Historian Ian Beesley considers the evolution of the Cabinet Office and the role of Cabinet Secretary during their first 100 years.
Remembering the civil servants who fell in the First World War
With the news that all 44 of Sir Edwin Lutyens war memorials have been listed, Simon Holder looks at the little-known memorial to the Civil Service Rifles at Somerset House.
Queen Elizabeth II – our longest-reigning monarch
Jeremy Heywood pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II as she becomes our longest-serving monarch.
Timeless values in an age of change
On the Civil Service Commission's 160th anniversary, Sir Jeremy Heywood looks at how the need for constant improvement in the Civil Service is supported by the core principles of the modern service, which we can trace to the commission.
Women in the Civil Service
With International Women's Day this weekend, Una O'Brien looks at how her department is supporting gender equality in the workplace.
This year's most popular posts
This year, our blog has covered more topics and discussed more issues than ever before. We’ve picked our most popular blog posts this year that merit a second sampling. Social media myths exploded It’s been with us for some time, …
Keeping the lights on across government during WW1
The History of Government site explores how civil servants kept departments functioning during WW1, and which staff were allowed to enlist and which were not.
GOV.UK links: commemorating the centenary of World War 1
A link pack highlighting the activities various government departments are doing to commemorate the outbreak of the war and Remembrance Day.