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Prime Minister responds to FDA’s criticism of his language regarding civil servants
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman received a letter from Prime Minister Keir Starmer responding to the…
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Civil servants will welcome ‘test and learn culture’ with genuine political support
Responding to Pat McFadden’s plans for civil service reform, the FDA says civil servants will welcome…
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FDA General Secretary writes to Prime Minister over “disappointing” and “insulting” language regarding civil service
The FDA has written to Prime Minister Keir Starmer in response to comments he made during…
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FDA’s Jane Runeckles celebrates Special Adviser role during Wales Governance Centre Annual Lecture
FDA National Officer Jane Runeckles delivered the Wales Governance Centre Annual Lecture, reflecting on “the last 25…
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FDA welcomes additional CPS funding to support victims of crime
The FDA has welcomed that the CPS will be receiving additional resources. The announcement follows the…
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Budget response: FDA welcomes HMRC investment but raises concerns over ongoing departmental efficiencies
Budget response: FDA welcomes HMRC investment but raises concerns over ongoing departmental efficiencies
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“Know your worth and assert your presence”: report from Women into Leadership London
“Know your worth and assert your presence”: report from Women into Leadership London
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FDA tells MSPs uncertainty around jobs regarding future of new education body has been “very difficult”
The FDA has expressed concerns over job security, pay and a long hours culture to the…
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CPS must have additional resourcing to increase RASSO prosecutions, Parliamentary event hears
Last week in Parliament the FDA launched a new report calling for consistent direction of policy…
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FDA launches its Autumn organising roadshow
As part of the union’s work to improve its local visibility, the FDA launched its Autumn…
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FDA responds to independent learning review for Ofsted
The FDA has welcomed Ofsted’s positive response to the Gilbert Review and committed to work with…
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Job Advert: FDA National Officer
An opportunity to join the fastest growing union in the UK.
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Meet the President: Margaret Haig
The FDA’s newly elected President Margaret Haig discusses with Katherine Hutchinson the key challenges facing the…
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“Parliament shouldn’t have had different rules to every other workplace”
Why MPs’ recent vote to introduce risk-based exclusion at the point of arrest – giving House…
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How the FDA is effecting change
Dave Penman on the challenges that lie ahead – for the new government, the civil service…
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HMRC announce 5,000 additional staff following FDA recommendations
In a significant win for the FDA, the government announce investment in HMRC’s compliance work, technological…
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Why we need an independent pay review body for delegated grades
Assistant General Secretary Lauren Crowley outlines the FDA’s response to this week’s pay announcements and shares…
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FDA at the TUC LGBT+ Workers’ Conference 2024
An FDA’s delegation attended the TUC LGBT+ Workers’ Conference 2024, engaging with the wider trade union…
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FDA Fast Stream section receive group Impact Award at ADC 2024
The 2024 group Impact Award was presented to the Fast Stream section for their hard-fought campaign…
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FDA member Ross Thompson awarded Individual Impact Award 2024
FDA member Ross Thompson received the Individual Impact Award for his work increasing membership and engagement…
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FDA at the TUC Disabled Workers’ Conference 2024
The FDA sent a delegation of six members to the TUC Disabled Workers’ Conference 2024
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FDA responds to judicial review outcome
The FDA have now received the outcome of our judicial review regarding the Civil Service Code…
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Fast Stream member Cyara Buchuck-Wilsenach receives FDA equality award
At this year’s ADC, Fast Stream member Cyara Buchuck-Wilsenach received the Wendy Jones Equality Award for…
