The Civil Service Commission launched a review amid concerns about Labour's civil service appointments.

As top civil servant at the Foreign Office, Sir Philip oversaw the chaotic evacuation of staff from Kabul in 2022.

The PCS union is balloting its members over the Met's office working policy.

Sue Gray's departure as the PM's chief of staff has forced an early revamp of his No 10 operation.

Lord O'Donnell tells the BBC the "incredibly demanding job" should have a higher salary.

Plans for savings in the public sector are already being drafted, the chief executive officer says.

Ian Corfield - a Labour donor - was given a senior civil service role in the Treasury.

A review of appointments to some Government jobs has been launched after accusations of cronyism. Labour has defended the appointment of three people to top civil service jobs who are also linked with donations to the party.