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Government launches Defence Industry Dialogue with Japan

Government launches Defence Industry Dialogue with Japan

Wednesday, 13 September 2017

Damian Green, the First Secretary of State and Minister for the Cabinet Office, will give the opening speech at the UK-Japan Defence Industry Dialogue...

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Cross government fraud landscape annual report

Cross government fraud landscape annual report

Thursday, 07 September 2017

Government has increased the amount of fraud it has prevented and detected since 2014, a report published by the Cabinet Office says....

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Government Hub to be built in the heart of Leeds

Government Hub to be built in the heart of Leeds

Wednesday, 06 September 2017

The Cabinet Office has announced 7 & 8 Wellington Place as the location of a brand new Government Hub in Leeds....

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Minister calls for evidence to improve the accessibility of elections

Minister calls for evidence to improve the accessibility of elections

Tuesday, 05 September 2017

At the All Party Parliamentary Group on Learning Disabilities, Chris Skidmore launches a Call for Evidence on how people with disabilities experience ...

First Secretary of State confident of progress on Cardiff talks

First Secretary of State confident of progress on Cardiff talks

Monday, 04 September 2017

Damian Green has expressed confidence that progress can be made in talks with the Welsh Government on delivering a successful exit from the EU....

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Domestic Abuse survivors given a voice to vote

Domestic Abuse survivors given a voice to vote

Saturday, 02 September 2017

Ministers have confirmed they will press ahead with plans to make it easier for domestic abuse survivors to register to vote anonymously....

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Government’s digital spend with small businesses rises to over £1bn

Government’s digital spend with small businesses rises to over £1bn

Thursday, 24 August 2017

The government and other public sector organisations have spent £1.2b with SMEs on cloud and digital services since 2012, new figures reveal....

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Key reforms mean big difference to sight impaired

Key reforms mean big difference to sight impaired

Friday, 18 August 2017

A change suggested by the Minister for the Constitution will allow local authorities to use records for those with vision impairments to assist them w...

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Civil Service ‘hub’ to bring growth to Cardiff

Civil Service ‘hub’ to bring growth to Cardiff

Tuesday, 08 August 2017

The government has shown its commitment to delivering growth across the UK by signing a 25 year lease at the Central Square development, Cardiff....

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Minister discusses barriers to voter registration for people with disabilities in Brighton

Minister discusses barriers to voter registration for people with disabilities in Brighton

Monday, 07 August 2017

Chris Skidmore visited Brighton charities to hear about the experiences of people with disabilities when voting or registering to vote....

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Funding boost for local authorities to transform local communities

Funding boost for local authorities to transform local communities

Monday, 31 July 2017

The government has launched a £54 million package to transform local communities and release land for thousands of new homes....

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Strategic Defence and Security Review Implementation

Strategic Defence and Security Review Implementation

Thursday, 20 July 2017

Cabinet Office will lead additional work to review national security capabilities, supporting ongoing implementation of the 2015 National Security Str...

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Review into abuse and intimidation in elections

Review into abuse and intimidation in elections

Wednesday, 12 July 2017

The government has announced a review into abuse and intimidation experienced by Parliamentary candidates during elections....

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Civil Service ‘hub’ to bring growth to Edinburgh

Civil Service ‘hub’ to bring growth to Edinburgh

Wednesday, 12 July 2017

A new government hub in Edinburgh will create a centre of excellence for public services for 2,900 civil servants in 2020....

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Businesses get on board with Prompt Payment Code

Businesses get on board with Prompt Payment Code

Wednesday, 05 July 2017

The government’s biggest suppliers have signed up to a strengthened 'Prompt Payment Code' that will help small businesses to be paid on time....

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Association of Electoral Administrators: Chris Skidmore speech

Association of Electoral Administrators: Chris Skidmore speech

Monday, 03 July 2017

Minister for the Constitution Chris Skidmore thanks the Association of Electoral Administrators for supporting the Local, Mayoral and General Election...

Queen's Speech 2017

Queen's Speech 2017

Wednesday, 21 June 2017

Her Majesty’s most gracious speech to both Houses of Parliament....

The Queen’s Birthday Honours 2017

The Queen’s Birthday Honours 2017

Friday, 16 June 2017

The Queen’s Birthday Honours lists 2017 recognise the achievements of a wide range of extraordinary people from across the UK....

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New minister for the Cabinet Office: Damian Green

New minister for the Cabinet Office: Damian Green

Monday, 12 June 2017

Damian Green has been appointed First Secretary of State and Minister for the Cabinet Office....

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University of Edinburgh to become centre of excellence for cyber security research

University of Edinburgh to become centre of excellence for cyber security research

Monday, 03 April 2017

Edinburgh University has become a government-approved Centre of Excellence for Cyber Security Research in the UK....

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Sir David Norgrove appointed as Chair of the UK Statistics Authority

Sir David Norgrove appointed as Chair of the UK Statistics Authority

Friday, 31 March 2017

Sir David Norgrove has been appointed by Her Majesty the Queen as the new Chair of the UK Statistics Authority....

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Minister encourages students to make their voices heard in Mayoral elections

Minister encourages students to make their voices heard in Mayoral elections

Thursday, 16 March 2017

Chris Skidmore has met students in the Tees Valley to encourage them to register to vote ahead of the inaugural mayoral election on May 4....

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Ministry of Justice joins shared services programme set to save £300m

Ministry of Justice joins shared services programme set to save £300m

Tuesday, 14 March 2017

Government announces that the Ministry of Justice has moved onto the wider Shared Services strategy for government, saving £300million by 2024....

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Government commits to helping survivors of domestic abuse

Government commits to helping survivors of domestic abuse

Friday, 03 March 2017

Survivors of domestic abuse will soon find it easier to register to vote anonymously under new plans announced today....

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Minister discusses barriers to voter registration for disabled people in Scotland

Minister discusses barriers to voter registration for disabled people in Scotland

Thursday, 02 March 2017

Today Chris Skidmore visited the Glasgow Disability Alliance to talk about the barriers disabled people face when registering to vote. ...

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Cabinet office: new senior appointments and changes

Cabinet office: new senior appointments and changes

Monday, 27 February 2017

As Sir Mark Lyall Grant retires, new National Security Advisor and Home Office Permanent Secretary appointed....

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Pioneering property programme drives efficiency savings across the public sector

Pioneering property programme drives efficiency savings across the public sector

Wednesday, 22 February 2017

One Public Estate programme raises over £25 million in capital receipts and delivers £7.7 million in running cost savings since its inception....

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750 apprenticeships in government open for applications

750 apprenticeships in government open for applications

Wednesday, 22 February 2017

Applications have opened for 750 'Fast Track' apprenticeships in government, with a closing deadline of 3 April 2017. ...

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Celebrating women in Whitehall: Her Majesty The Queen meets female permanent secretaries

Celebrating women in Whitehall: Her Majesty The Queen meets female permanent secretaries

Tuesday, 21 February 2017

Female permanent secretaries gather to celebrate the diversity and senior female leadership of the Civil Service with Her Majesty The Queen....

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'To govern is to serve': Chris Skidmore on countering fraud in government

'To govern is to serve': Chris Skidmore on countering fraud in government

Tuesday, 21 February 2017

Minister for the Constitution Chris Skidmore spoke about expanding the government's ability to detect and prevent fraud in public services. ...

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