Starmer tells ministers to push ‘further and faster’ for growth after grim economic forecasts
At the end of a week which saw the Bank of England halve its growth forecasts for 2025 and the populist Reform UK party ...
The Economist3d
The Labour government’s choice of messengers reflects its caution
T the Labour government has had a spluttering start since it came into power seven months ago. Trying to explain its policies ...
Opinion
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Rachel Reeves has two options - break some rules or face the sack
Starmer’s professional relationship with Reeves is exceptionally close. They paraded together like Labour’s Ant and Dec during the election campaign. They have much in common: a certain flinty ...
Civil servants could face sack if they fail to save taxpayer cash
Cabinet Office minister Pay McFadden said senior mandarins should be encouraged to ensure value for money and be held ...
Daily Mail2d
Top civil servants 'face sack unless they find 5% cost savings' as Labour struggles to balance the books after spending splurge
Pat McFadden, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, warned senior officials they will be 'held responsible' for their spending of taxpayers' cash. As part of a tougher performance policy ...
Civil servants could face sack for not saving money
Top civil servants have been told they could face the sack if they do not save taxpayers money under rules announced by the government. Senior leaders will be held personally responsible for achieving ...
The Independent3d
Civil servants could face sack if they fail to save taxpayer cash
This includes creating new collective performance standards such as securing value for money, part of a drive by Cabinet Office minister Pat McFadden to create a more “agile and modern” state.