What began as protests against President Assad’s regime in 2011 quickly escalated into a full-scale war between the Syrian government—backed by Russia and Iran—and anti-government rebel ...

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the results for the Civil Services Main Examination ... educational background, and any claims to reservation under categories like the ...

Keir Starmer is facing fierce backlash from civil service unions after criticising Whitehall culture in a speech at Pinewood Studios. The Prime Minister sparked controversy by suggesting that "too ...

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Sir Chris Wormald has been named as the new cabinet secretary and head of the civil service. The 56-year-old ... Gray's top pick for cabinet secretary. Pic: Reuters A 'safe choice' Sir Chris ...

Prime Minister Keir Starmer named Chris Wormald as the country’s top civil servant, promoting the veteran official in a move designed to bring stability to the top of government after a rocky ...

Sir Chris Wormald will become the new head of the civil service and Cabinet Secretary later this month. The career civil servant, who has headed the Department for Health and Social Care since ...

John Phelan is President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of the Navy, the first service leadership position that the incoming administration has announced as it prepares to put its stamp ...