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The ‘unwritten rules’ of getting ahead in the civil service: Latin jokes and a posh accent
Under the Radar Government-backed report says Whitehall has ‘class ceiling’ that prevents upwards mobility
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‘The civil service is to a significant extent a law unto itself’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis and commentary from the British and international press
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Top No. 10 aide slams ‘risk averse’ civil service
Under the Radar Baroness Finn calls for staffing overhaul to tackle ‘lack of capability’ in Whitehall to deliver projects across UK
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New civil service head was ‘forced out’ by Theresa May’s Brexit negotiator
Speed Read Simon Case was reportedly ‘cut from meetings’ by Olly Robbins while serving in Department for Exiting the EU
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‘Hard rain’s gonna fall’: what are Dominic Cummings’ plans to reform the civil service?
In Depth War on Whitehall begins as PM’s closest adviser moves his team into Cabinet Office
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Who is Simon Case: the ‘free-thinking’ Boris Johnson ally set to head the civil service
Speed Read Ex-assistant to Prince William lined up to replace Mark Sedwill as cabinet secretary
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Instant Opinion: ‘prattling about the Proms’ does nothing for Black Lives Matter
In Depth Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Friday 28 August
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Should the UK act to stop ‘revolving door’ between politics and big business?
In Depth Facebook targeting government insiders as another ex-minister joins banking giant J.P. Morgan
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Gavin Williamson warned against ‘scapegoating’ officials over A-level chaos
Speed Read Education secretary insists he will not resign amid reports that senior officials are facing sack
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Civil service bracing for coronavirus inquiry - here’s what could happen next
In Depth Officials fear being ‘thrown under the bus’ to protect Boris Johnson’s Downing Street team
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Boris Johnson accused of using Whitehall staff as ‘guinea pigs’ amid coronavirus outbreaks
Speed Read Officials still working from home despite prime minister’s back-to-office call
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Cabinet Office gives officials ‘guide to the thinking’ of Dominic Cummings
Speed Read Civil servants instructed to read 20-page synopsis of the No. 10 advisor’s blog posts
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Instant Opinion: ‘the global Covid-19 crisis isn’t close to over’
In Depth Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Tuesday 30 June
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Mark Sedwill promised shot at Nato top job
Speed Read Pledge to outgoing cabinet secretary ‘could be sacrificed’ by Downing Street
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