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National Democracy Week: events, talks and fun activities

National Democracy Week: events, talks and fun activities

Wednesday, 21 March 2018

In May 2018, we will launch a programme of events organised by Council members, the Cabinet Office and various networks and organisations across the c...

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National Democracy Week 2018

National Democracy Week 2018

Wednesday, 21 March 2018

Events, talks and fun activities to celebrate National Democracy week which will run from the 2 to 8 July 2018....

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Scottish people encouraged to apply for public appointments

Scottish people encouraged to apply for public appointments

Monday, 12 March 2018

The UK government is encouraging people from Scotland to sit on the boards of UK public bodies, as part of a wider government drive to make public boa...

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UK government publishes analysis on returning EU powers

UK government publishes analysis on returning EU powers

Friday, 09 March 2018

Provisional analysis published that will result in the devolved administrations of the UK receiving extensive new powers as we depart the EU. ...

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UK Government to table devolution amendments to EU Withdrawal Bill

UK Government to table devolution amendments to EU Withdrawal Bill

Thursday, 08 March 2018

UK Government will table proposed changes to the devolution aspects of the EU Withdrawal Bill to allow Parliament to have an open and informed debate ...

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Anonymous voter registration made easier for domestic abuse survivors

Anonymous voter registration made easier for domestic abuse survivors

Wednesday, 07 March 2018

The Houses of Parliament have passed government proposals for changes to anonymous voter registration. ...

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Non Executive Directors appointed to Constitution Group

Non Executive Directors appointed to Constitution Group

Wednesday, 28 February 2018

Two Non-Executive Directors have been appointed to the Constitution Group in Cabinet Office. ...

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United at home, stronger abroad

United at home, stronger abroad

Monday, 26 February 2018

Speech by The Rt Hon David Lidington MP, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, on 26 February 2018....

Joint Ministerial Committee (EU Negotiations) communiqué: 22 February 2018

Joint Ministerial Committee (EU Negotiations) communiqué: 22 February 2018

Thursday, 22 February 2018

Summary and communique following discussions between the UK Government and Devolved Administrations on EU withdrawal. ...

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UK Government hosts first International Public Sector Fraud Symposium

UK Government hosts first International Public Sector Fraud Symposium

Thursday, 22 February 2018

Senior counter-fraud experts meet at the first ever International Public Sector Fraud Symposium in London. ...

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Changes to EU Withdrawal Bill to be discussed at Joint Ministerial Committee meeting

Changes to EU Withdrawal Bill to be discussed at Joint Ministerial Committee meeting

Thursday, 22 February 2018

Proposed changes to Clause 11 of the EU Withdrawal Bill have been shared with devolved administrations ahead of a Joint Ministerial Committee meeting....

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Government delivering on pledge to give back British expats the right to vote

Government delivering on pledge to give back British expats the right to vote

Thursday, 08 February 2018

The government publishes its response to the consultation on the votes for life policy statement and commits to deliver a lifelong vote to British exp...

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Government announces Mr Justice Langstaff will lead inquiry into the infected blood scandal

Government announces Mr Justice Langstaff will lead inquiry into the infected blood scandal

Thursday, 08 February 2018

The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster announced Mr Justice Langstaff will chair the infected blood scandal Inquiry. ...

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Youth Democracy Ambassadors to celebrate Suffrage centenary

Youth Democracy Ambassadors to celebrate Suffrage centenary

Tuesday, 06 February 2018

Minister for the Constitution Chloe Smith announced the government's plans to recruit Youth Democracy Ambassadors on a visit to the Queen Elizabeth’s ...

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New Electoral Laws proposed to combat intimidation in public life

New Electoral Laws proposed to combat intimidation in public life

Tuesday, 06 February 2018

The government will consult on plans to remove personal information from ballot paper and new electoral law offence....

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High quality evidence helps government deliver better public services

High quality evidence helps government deliver better public services

Monday, 29 January 2018

A new progress report from the What Works network shows the government’s commitment to using high-quality evidence in decision-making....

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SOLACE Annual Elections Conference speech: 25 January 2018

SOLACE Annual Elections Conference speech: 25 January 2018

Friday, 26 January 2018

The Minister for the Constitution, Chloe Smith MP, delivered this keynote speech at the SOLACE (Society of Local Authority Chief Executives and Senior...

Civil Service transformation speech

Civil Service transformation speech

Wednesday, 24 January 2018

John Manzoni, Chief Executive of the Civil Service gives a speech on Civil Service transformation...

PM meeting with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson: 22 January 2018

PM meeting with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson: 22 January 2018

Tuesday, 23 January 2018

Prime Minister Theresa may met with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson....

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Appointments to the advisory committee on business appointments

Appointments to the advisory committee on business appointments

Thursday, 18 January 2018

The Prime Minister has appointed Jonathan Baume, Dr. Susan Liautaud and Richard Thomas as Members to the Advisory Committee on Business Appointments w...

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Carillion: what's happening now

Carillion: what's happening now

Wednesday, 17 January 2018

A guide to understanding what the government is doing following Carillion’s collapse. ...

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Government protects essential public services as Carillion declares insolvency

Government protects essential public services as Carillion declares insolvency

Monday, 15 January 2018

The government will continue to deliver all public sector services following the insolvency of Carillion PLC....

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New Shared Services Strategy to deliver millions of pounds of savings to the taxpayer

New Shared Services Strategy to deliver millions of pounds of savings to the taxpayer

Wednesday, 10 January 2018

The Cabinet Office has launched today the Shared Services Strategy for government, which will save the taxpayer millions of pounds by 2028....

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The New Year's Honours list 2018

The New Year's Honours list 2018

Friday, 29 December 2017

The New Year Honours list recognises the achievements of a wide range of extraordinary people across the United Kingdom....

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How thousands of people spend Christmas Day

How thousands of people spend Christmas Day

Sunday, 24 December 2017

Figures from popular public information site GOV.UK give an insight into what people were thinking about on Christmas Day last year....

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PM calls with King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman: 20 December 2017

PM calls with King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman: 20 December 2017

Wednesday, 20 December 2017

The Prime Minister spoke with King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia earlier this evening....

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Government launches plan to increase participation in democracy

Government launches plan to increase participation in democracy

Tuesday, 19 December 2017

Five-year plan published setting out how the government will build a democracy that works for everyone...

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Government commits to increase diversity of all public appointments by 2022

Government commits to increase diversity of all public appointments by 2022

Monday, 18 December 2017

The Minister for the Constitution Chris Skidmore has launched a Diversity Action Plan for Public Appointments....

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Governments agree a way forward on EU powers

Governments agree a way forward on EU powers

Tuesday, 12 December 2017

The UK Government and the devolved administrations today made further progress in determining where common frameworks will and will not be required....

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Minister holds inaugural Electoral Summit

Minister holds inaugural Electoral Summit

Tuesday, 12 December 2017

Chris Skidmore, Minister for the Constitution, hosted the inaugural Electoral Summit yesterday, 11 December 2017. ...

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