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Education Minister Paul Givan must provide clarity over Israel visit – FDA NI National Officer Robert Murtagh
The FDA’s National Officer for Northern Ireland Robert Murtagh has called on Minister of Education Paul…
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No.10 briefings against Cabinet Secretary Chris Wormald “stink of political cowardice”, Penman says
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman has condemned briefings from No.10 sources that Cabinet Secretary Chris Wormald…
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FDA’s inaugural Insights into Public Service Leadership conference takes place in Belfast
The FDA Northern Ireland section held the inaugural ‘Insights into Public Service Leadership’ half-day conference and…
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FDA at Fast Stream Base Camp 2025
FDA Fast Stream reps have been in Birmingham for Fast Stream Basecamp, welcoming new first year…
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“Significant gaps” in current Northern Ireland standards regime, says Murtagh
FDA National Officer for Northern Ireland Robert Murtagh has called for a strengthened standards regime in…
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FDA delegation attends TUC Congress 2025
This week, the FDA attended the 2025 TUC Congress in Brighton. FDA delegates spoke to and…
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FDA secures 6.41% pay increase for Fast Streamers
The FDA’s Fast Stream members have voted to accept a pay award for 2025-26 with a 6.41%…
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2025 Wendy Jones Equality Award winner: Chloé François-Oatway
Katherine Hutchinson speaks to the winner of the Wendy Jones Equality Award 2025, Chloé François-Oatway.
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FDA reps in Dstl awarded the Group Impact Award 2025
Katherine Hutchinson speaks to the winners of the Group Impact Award 2025: FDA reps Gareth Conway,…
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The engine room of reform: speeches from ADC 2025
As well as lively debates on motions, the 2025 Annual Delegate Conference also heard from three…
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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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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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‘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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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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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…
