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“Fix the system, not the people who don’t fit”
PSM – and FDA President Vicky Johnson – report from our first ever Virtual Women into…
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“Every day I see the difference we make for millions of people across the country”
Permanent Secretary at the Department for Work and Pensions Peter Schofield discusses how his department rose…
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Ministers must not scapegoat civil servants over Greensill scandal
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman has criticised the government for its response to news that former…
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Internship at the FDA
For the first time, the FDA will be recruiting an intern this summer, to provide experience…
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FDA calls for further government support for museums, as V&A announces revised restructure plans
The FDA, Prospect and PCS have welcomed the museum’s announcement that it is rethinking its curatorial…
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“Progress has been made but there is significant work still to be done”– FDA responds to racial disparities report
Responding to the publication of the report from the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities, FDA…
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World Autism Awareness Week: Breaking down barriers for autistic young people
Michelle Collard explains why it’s more important than ever to raise awareness and highlight the issues…
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“A slap in the face” for civil servants: FDA responds to publication of Pay Remit Guidance
FDA Assistant General Secretary Amy Leversidge has responded to the publication of the Civil Service Pay…
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FDA welcomes COPFS pay offer following campaign for pay parity
The FDA has received a pay offer from the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service to…
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Nominations open for FDA Impact Award 2021
The nominations for the 2021 Impact Award are now open – you can put in nominations…
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FDA welcomes Scottish Parliament inquiry recommendation of an independent complaints process
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman responds to the publication of the report of the Committee on…
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Unions and networks
FDA Equality Officer Victoria Jones on the FDA’s work with departmental or cross-government staff networks.
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Dunlop Review welcome but “misses a crucial opportunity to recommend a fully independent process”
The FDA broadly supports the recommendations of Laura Dunlop QC’s review into the Scottish Government’s handling…
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“Hyperbole has replaced debate or analysis” – Penman on the Salmond inquiry
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman defends civil servants called to give evidence to the Committee on…
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Ministerial Code “not fit for purpose”, Penman tells Standards Committee
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman has given evidence to the Committee on Standards in Public Life,…
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“Fix the system, not the people who don’t fit”
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate our first ever virtual Women into Leadership event.
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Sir Philip Rutnam: Statement on employment tribunal claim
Sir Philip Rutnam, the former Permanent Secretary at the Home Office, has issued a statement after…
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Carers Week – Helping carers balance responsibilities and careers
In 2020, the FDA surveyed its carer members to learn what’s important to them and how…
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“MPs should be able take pride in their Code of Conduct” – FDA gives evidence to Standards Committee
FDA Assistant General Secretary Amy Leversidge has given evidence to the House of Commons Standards Committee,…
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Dydd Gŵyl Dewi: a phwysigrwydd diwylliant Cymru
Mae Gareth Hills, Swyddog Cenedlaethol yr FDA ym myfyrio ynglŷn â beth y mae Dydd Gŵyl…
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Dydd Gwyl Dewi: St David’s Day and the importance of Welsh culture
FDA National Officer for Wales Gareth Hills reflects on what St David’s Day means to him,…
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FDA calls for SCS pay reform in evidence to the Senior Salaries Review Body
The FDA gave oral evidence to the Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB) on 25 February, having…
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Why we’ve launched a judicial review of the Home Secretary’s breach of the Ministerial Code
General Secretary Dave Penman explains why the FDA has launched a legal challenge to the Prime…
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LGBT History Month: celebrating the work of FDA members
During this LGBT History Month, we look at the work of two FDA members and visible…
