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FDA attends TUC LGBT Conference and London Pride
To mark the end of Pride Month, FDA delegations attended the TUC LGBT+ Conference and Pride…
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FDA attends unveiling of plaque in honour of first female civil servant Jeanie Senior
The FDA attends the unveiling of a plaque in honour of Britain’s first female civil servant,…
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FDA attends Irish Congress of Trade Unions Biennial Delegates Conference in Belfast
Building on the FDA’s increased presence in Northern Ireland (NI), this week the FDA’s National Officer…
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Job Advert: Policy Officer
An opportunity to join the fastest growing union in the UK.
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FDA rejects claims civil service to blame for delays to Northern Ireland infrastructure projects
The FDA’s National Officer for Northern Ireland Robert Murtagh has spoken out against claims that the…
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Penman joins panel discussion on ethical leadership in government at IfG ‘Nolan Principles at 30’ conference
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman took part in a panel discussion covering the question ‘How can…
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Job advert: FDA Internship 2025
An opportunity to join the fastest growing union in the UK.
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Carers Week 2025 – launching our Carers’ Survey
To mark Carers Week 2025 (9-15 June), the FDA is launching a survey of carers in…
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‘Disappointing’ lack of workforce plan leaves more questions than answers over Spending Review cuts, says FDA
The FDA has responded to the 2025 Spending Review, expressing disappointment at the lack of a…
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FDA delegation attends TUC Disabled Workers’ Conference 2025
Last week, an FDA delegation attended the TUC’s 2025 Disabled Workers’ Conference, held at the Bournemouth…
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Impact Award winner 2025
Naa Acquah and Chloé François-Oatway were awarded this year’s Individual Impact Awards at the FDA Annual…
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FDA reiterates calls for a full independent bullying and harassment policy in the Senedd
Appearing before the Senedd Standards of Conduct Committee, FDA National Officer Jane Runeckles made clear that…
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FDA rejects Reform’s “nonsensical” claims on EDI spending
The FDA has rejected claims made by Reform UK that £7 billion could be saved by…
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Job Advert: MiP Head of Operations
An opportunity to join the fastest growing union in the UK.
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Civil service pay award demonstrates government has “failed to grasp the nettle of fundamental reform”
The government has published its Civil Service Pay Remit Guidance alongside a Written Ministerial Statement confirming…
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FDA ADC catch up
Catch up on the addresses by guest speakers at this year’s Annual Delegate Conference.
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ADC 2025: Penman says civil servants are “hungry for reform”
At the union’s Annual Delegate Conference delegates heard from guest speakers FDA General Secretary Dave Penman,…
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FDA delegation attends TUC Black Workers’ Conference 2025
In April, the 2025 TUC Black Workers’ Conference took place at Congress House in London, attended…
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Meaningful reform
It’s time to lead the civil service, not just the morning news round, says Dave Penman.
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Under significant pressure: Interview with Director of Public Prosecutions
Tom Nathan speaks to Crown Prosecution Service Director of Public Prosecutions Stephen Parkinson about CPS’s handling…
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Changing the culture
HM Chief Inspector Sir Martyn Oliver sat down for an ‘in conversation’ event with FDA General…
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Hybrid working: Led by evidence, not headlines
Tom Nathan shares the findings and recommendations of the FDA’s recent report on ‘The future of…
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The right to contribute
The FDA’s Public Sector Development and Mentoring Scheme has been working alongside social enterprise Third Wave…
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Having an influence
Tommy Newell speaks to Permanent Secretary of the Welsh Government Andrew Goodall about the importance of…
