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An insider’s guide to the intrigues of Whitehall.
Sue Cameron is a former presenter of BBC2’s Newsnight, of Channel Four News and of the ITN Parliament Programme. - -
Time for more than one God
The last time the head of the civil service was a separate job, the holder was based in the old civil service department, writes Sue Cameron
Beware of billets doux to dictators
First name terms among western leaders may be understandable – such informality is normal in their countries. Further afield formality is wiser, writes Sue Cameron
Jedi mandarins strike back
Sue Cameron on the applicability of Star Wars comparisons in the Whitehall empire
Taxmen in turmoil as pressure mounts
As the deadline for completing tax returns looms, punters may like to know that Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs is in turmoil as never before , writes Sue Cameron
That sinking feeling over carrier inquiry
One of the men who signed the MoD’s botched £5.2bn deal was its then commercial director, who now heads the group that is to carry out an in-depth inquiry, says Sue Cameron
Supertaxman can’t avoid the leakers
In the era of WikiLeaks, Whitehall’s policy malcontents are no longer prepared to grumble discreetly. They are ready to use the media to air their grievances, says Sue Cameron
PM to be Godless in Downing Street
It seems that Sir Gus O’Donnell, cabinet secretary, who signs Whitehall papers with his initials G.O.D., is likely to step down at the end of 2011, writes Sue Cameron
