Standing up for civil servants
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Cycles of challenges
Following his recent re-election as General Secretary, Beckie Smith talks to Dave Penman about culture wars,…
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“Be prepared to do things differently”
Chief Executive of Acas Susan Clews, talks to Scott Dobson about the lessons she has learnt…
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FDA condemns “vicious and orchestrated” personal attacks on Parliamentary Standards Commissioner
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman has condemned “completely unacceptable” personal attacks on the Parliamentary Commissioner for…
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FDA welcomes Committee on Standards in Public Life recommendations for Ministerial Code reform
General Secretary Dave Penman welcomed the “comprehensive report”, which details “where urgent action is needed to…
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FDA criticises Dowden’s “frankly insulting” comments on return to offices
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman has accused the Conservative Co-Chair of pandering to the party faithful.
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Agenda for International Development
As we launch a brand-new section of our union, the Association for Diplomacy and Development, we…
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Responding to the FDA, Gove knocks down “unhelpful” commentary on home working
In a letter to General Secretary Dave Penman, Minister for the Cabinet Office Michael Gove praised…
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Government must distance itself from “insulting and cowardly” comments on home working
The FDA has called for the Minister for the Cabinet Office to publicly distance the government…
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Justice cannot be reliant on goodwill, says FDA
The FDA has voiced concerns that courts can open for longer under ‘temporary operating hours’, as…
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“The last six weeks have really highlighted the diversity of the FDA’s work”
As he comes to the end of his internship with us, Dev Bahra reflects on his…
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FDA criticises denial of “natural justice” in Boardman Inquiry
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman has respond to concerns raised by Lady Heywood that the Greensill…
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FDA General Secretary Election 2021
Dave Penman’s current term of office ends on 6 December 2021 and the FDA has to…
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Introducing the FDA’s new intern: Dev Bahra
Dev Bahra has joined the FDA for a six-week paid internship, where he’ll be focused on…
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Fast Streamers hear from New Statesman’s Stephen Bush and IfG’s Catherine Haddon at exclusive FDA event
New Statesman Political Editor Stephen Bush and Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government (IfG) Dr…
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FDA responds to Declaration on Government Reform
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman has welcomed the “tone of collaboration” in the Declaration on Government…
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The future world of work
FDA Assistant General Secretary Lucille Thirlby and National Officer Victoria Jones share new resources for members…
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FDA Annual Report 2021
It has been an extraordinary year for the FDA. Our members have been on the front…
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FDA calls for pay reform at NCA
The FDA has published its evidence to the National Crime Agency’s Pay Review Body, calling for…
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FDA welcomes decision to grant a full hearing for Ministerial Code judicial review
General Secretary Dave Penman has responded to decision of the courts to grant a full hearing.
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Guiding principles
Christina McAnea became the first woman to lead Unison, the UK’s largest trade union, in early…
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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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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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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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FDA criticises “double standards” of Salmond inquiry committee
General Secretary Dave Penman has responded to press reports regarding the costs of support for civil…
