CSC clears Labour government of wrongdoing in civil service appointments, recommends more transparency.

The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has cleared the Labour government of wrongdoing in civil service appointments, finding fewer "exception" appointments were made than usual and identifying only minor record-keeping issues. Critics argue the review was not thorough enough, but the government welcomed the report and pledged to improve appointment processes. The commission also recommended publishing details of top-level appointments more frequently.

November 20, 2024
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