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FDA tells NICS inquiry – “you cannot separate the performance and culture of the civil service from the political and governance environment in which it operates”
The FDA’s National Officer for Northern Ireland Robert Murtaugh gave oral evidence to NI Assembly Finance…
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FDA DWP rep Matthew Brown receives 2026 Individual Impact Award
The 2026 FDA individual Impact Award went to Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) rep Matthew…
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86% of carers are not aware of their civil service employer complying with new regulations, FDA report finds
To mark Carers Week, the FDA have published a new report, Changing Perceptions: Helping carers in…
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Pay progression for Senior Civil Servants is welcome, but remains ‘top pay priority’
In response to announcements on civil service pay, the FDA welcome progression for Senior Civil Servants,…
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FDA at the TUC Disabled Workers’ Conference
The FDA’s delegation attended the TUC Disabled Workers’ Conference in Bournemouth, alongside FDA National Officer for…
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FDA ADC 2026 catch up
Catch up on the speeches from this year’s Annual Delegate Conference.
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ADC 2026: “Standing up for members, supporting careers, and delivering real outcomes”
The FDA’s 2026 Annual Delegate Conference took place yesterday in Westminster, where we welcomed delegates from…
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Hybrid working “boosts productivity”, says Penman
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman has responded to report from The Telegraph claiming that civil servants…
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FDA at the Fabian Society and Bright Blue Tech Summit
FDA Assistant General Secretary Lauren Crowley spoke as part of ‘Tech and public services’ panel at…
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FDA at TUC Black Workers’ Conference 2026
An FDA delegation attended this year’s TUC Black Workers’ Conference in Bournemouth.
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Huge industrial transformation
Tom Nathan speaks to TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak about the enormous significance of the Employment…
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Job Advert: FDA National Officer
An opportunity to join the fastest growing union in the UK.
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FDA condemns dismissal of Sir Olly Robbins over Mandelson vetting
The FDA has condemned the Prime Minister’s dismissal of Sir Olly Robbins, former FCDO Permanent Secretary,…
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Progress through FDA Learn
Katherine Hutchinson speaks to member Tutu Ogle about her burgeoning career and how her union is…
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An objective way forward
Katherine Hutchinson speaks to FDA member Rebecca* about her experiences facing difficult circumstances at work, and…
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Adopt, Innovate, Transform
The government is betting on rewiring the state using artificial intelligence (AI). But how can civil…
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Never again
Following the unacceptable issues arising from the civil service pension scheme transfer to Capita, Adrian Prandle…
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Shaping the world of work: Dave Penman on the challenges facing the civil service, and plans for his new term as General Secretary
Following his re-election, Dave Penman outlines the challenges of the next five years and his plans…
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Polanski’s call to abolish Ofsted “ignores the evidence”, says FDA
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman responds to Leader of the Green Party of England and Wales…
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FDA response to the Minister for Education’s written ministerial statement
FDA National Officer for Northern Ireland comments on the written ministerial statement made by Minister for…
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Penman re-elected
Earlier this month, it was confirmed that Dave Penman had been re-elected as General Secretary of…
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FDA signs partnership agreement with Transport for Wales
The FDA and other trade unions have signed a partnership agreement with Transport for Wales.
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FDA delegation attends TUC Young Workers’ Conference 2026
An FDA delegation attended this year’s TUC Young Workers’ Conference in Brighton.
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FDA and Fabian Society launch new AI report
Report co-authors Sasjkia Otto and Aoife Donaghy, alongside former No.10 Downing Street Innovation Fellow Alexander De…
