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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…
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Back civil servants to ‘rewire Whitehall’, report urges
Involve civil servants and properly invest in AI to achieve the productivity and savings the government…
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Calls for significant cuts to the NI public sector workforce risks “scapegoating” NICS
The FDA’s National Officer for Northern Ireland Robert Murtagh has pushed back against calls for significant…
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FDA responds to Reform UK plans for political civil service appointments
The FDA has responded to reports that Reform UK plans to replace permanent secretaries and directors…
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Government’s response to Home-Based Working Select Committee recommendations a “missed opportunity”
The FDA has criticised the government’s response to recommendations made by the House of Lords Select…
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TUC Women’s Conference 2026
A delegation of FDA members attended TUC Women’s Conference in Bournemouth.
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FDA’s annual NI conference takes place in Belfast
FDA members in Northern Ireland had the opportunity to hear directly from two current Finance Ministers;…
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“An outstanding leader with a proven track record” – FDA responds to Dame Antonia Romeo appointment
The FDA has welcomed the appointment of former Home Office Permanent Secretary Dame Antonia Romeo as Cabinet…
