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FDA welcomes launch of new Partnership Framework with the Cabinet Office
The FDA welcomes a new era in civil service employee relations with the launch of a new Partnership Framework with the Cabinet Office
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Robbins submits legal challenge of his dismissal
Olly Robbins, represented by the FDA, has issued proceedings requesting a Judicial Review of his dismissal.
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FDA respond to Ministerial Statement on civil service pension crisis
FDA response to Ministerial Statement on civil service pension crisis: Government are right to use terms of contract to address “severe” failures
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FDA responds to NICS decision not to participate in Belfast Pride 2026
The FDA’s National Officer for Northern Ireland Robert Murtagh has responded to the NICS decision not to take part in Belfast Pride 2026.
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FDA delegation attends TUC LGBT+ Workers’ Conference 2026
An FDA delegation attended this year’s TUC LGBT+ Workers’ Conference in Brighton.
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