Servants of the people

Prime Minister David Cameron reminded civil servants attending the Civil Service Live conference earlier this month that they are “the servants of the people of this country. They [the people] are the boss”.

Cameron urged the delegates to join him in bringing on “the people power revolution”, which is aimed at increasing competition, choice of service and improving value for citizens as the government emphasises “democratic accountability”. In response to a delegate’s question about allowing greater risk taking, Cameron acknowledged that the government and civil service must develop a culture around deciding which risks were worth taking. Cameron deferred another delegate’s question about investing in HMRC staff resources to “my good friend [Chancellor] George [Osborne]” but said that simplifying the UK tax system was key to better adherence to tax laws.

REC CEO hits back at government cuts to agency spend

Government calls to eliminate agency spend at the NHS have received a fiery response from the Recruitment & Employment Confederation.

Legislation 3 June 2025

Government health leaders threaten ‘rip-off temporary staffing agencies’

NHS trusts and integrated care boards (ICBs) are being urged by government health leaders to eradicate agency spending to build on a £1bn fall in spending in 2024-25.

Legislation 3 June 2025

£1.5bn defence spending will create highly-skilled jobs in the UK

The UK government is to create more than 1,000 new jobs as a result of a £1.5bn defence investment.

Legislation 2 June 2025

APPOINTMENTS: 27-30 MAY 2025

This week’s appointments include: ECMS, Madison Berkeley, The Education Network

People 27 May 2025
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