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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 Standards – “a public servant who cannot answer back”
4th Nov 2021
News
“Be prepared to do things differently”
Chief Executive of Acas Susan Clews, talks to Scott Dobson about the lessons she has learnt from the pandemic and reflects on the opportunities that now exist to build more productive, inclusive and flexible workplaces.
1st Dec 2021| By Scott Dobson
Interview
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 restore public faith”
1st Nov 2021
News
Cycles of challenges
Following his recent re-election as General Secretary, Beckie Smith talks to Dave Penman about culture wars, flexible working, “the most important pay deal in a decade” and what’s next for the FDA.
1st Dec 2021| By Beckie Smith
Interview
“If you don’t have a seat at the table, you’re less likely to get your voice heard”
Tommy Newell speaks with London IOPC Regional Director Sal Naseem about working with the FDA on BAME member development courses and chairing our BAME into Leadership conference.
18th Oct 2021| By Tommy Newell
Interview
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Judicial review of the Home Secretary's breach of the Ministerial Code

Our application for Judicial Review was heard before Lord Justice Lewis and Mrs Justice Steyn over two days on Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 November.

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Bullying in the workplace: An FDA report

Bullying is undoubtedly one of the most common issues we support FDA members with. Over a number of months, we’ve worked together to gather data and speak to members about their experiences.

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