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“A seismic change in culture at the heart of power in Westminster”
As Parliament rises for the summer, FDA Assistant General Secretary Amy Leversidge reflects on the union’s…
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Government must stop wasting time over the restoration and renewal of Parliament, says FDA
The FDA has called on the government to stop wasting time and allow Parliament’s much needed…
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‘All we are asking is for the judiciary to follow government guidance’- FDA writes to the Lord Chief Justice
The FDA has written to the Lord Chief Justice, Lord Burnett, to raise serious concerns about…
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‘All we are asking is for the judiciary to follow government guidance’- FDA writes to the Lord Chief Justice
The FDA has raised serious concerns with the Lord Chief Justice over the approach taken by…
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FDA successfully challenges BEIS over staff data request
The FDA has successfully challenged the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), after staff…
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Chancellor helps make case for a well-funded, well-staffed HMRC
Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s summer statement shows that the work of HMRC is at the heart of…
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‘It will take more than a lick of paint to clear the backlog of 40,000 cases’ says FDA
FDA National Officer Steven Littlewood responds to announcement on court modernisation in government’s plan for jobs.
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‘More than a lick of paint’ needed to clear backlog of 40,000 court cases
FDA National Officer Steven Littlewood has welcomed today’s announcement of investment in the modernisation of courts,…
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FDA celebrates “historic moment” for House of Commons as MPs vote for independent bullying and harassment process
MPs have voted to establish a new independent process to deal with complaints of bullying and…
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DFID staff need clarity on FCO merger plans
National Officer Allan Sampson has raised concerns that plans to merge the department into the FCO…
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FDA Lunchtime Lecture: Rebecca Lawrence
Rebecca Lawrence, Chief Executive of the Crown Prosecution Service, has delivered the FDA’s first virtual ‘Lunchtime…
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FDA announces claim for unfair dismissal and whistleblowing against the Home Secretary
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman has announced the commencement of legal action from former Home Office…
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Coronavirus: urgent risk assessments needed to ensure safety of courts
The FDA has welcomed steps to restrict physical court hearings but more needs to be done…
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Lessons must be learnt after Salmond trial, says Penman
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman has called for lessons to be learnt following the conclusion of…
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Breaking the glass ceiling – and the glass floor
FDA Vice President Vicky Johnson on why she feels helping women to reach leadership roles –…
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FDA: Pay gap between COPFS and Scottish Government must close
The union warns tensions around COPFS pay may soon “come to a head”, as its pay…
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Vishal Wilde: Young workers need unions
This Young Workers Month, FDA Executive Committee member Vishal Wilde looks at the problems facing young…
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Tackling stress in the CPS: The FDA talks to Helen Wheatley
We speak to the health and safety rep about how she helped create a new CPS…
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ARC to HMRC: Work with us to resolve pay “crisis”
Problems within the department are clearly demonstrated by the ARC pay survey, with 54% of surveyed…
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BAME representation at the top: how do we get there?
Laura Gilbert speaks to three senior public servants about the work they’ve done to tackle discrimination…
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Fast Streamers: Sign our petition for fair pay
A message from the FDA Fast Stream Section following a recent pay announcement.
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FDA welcomes new apprentice economists
The union is inviting the new tranche of civil servants to become part of the FDA.
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Nicola Sturgeon: Why an impartial civil service is a strength for MSPs
The First Minister’s essay for the Smith Institute’s report on impartiality.
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Fast Streamers: Know your rights
Joining the Fast Stream? Read our 101 and make sure your rights are being respected.
