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6 months on from the transfer of administration to Capita, FDA's Adrian Prandle spoke to @CSWnews about the ongoing pensions crisis, cautioning that he is “hopeful but not confident” that Capita will hit contractual service levels by the end of June.

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[FDA union @FDA_union]

As reported here by @BBCNews, our research with @thefabians found less than a third of civil servants had been consulted on how AI could be rolled out, meaning change is being done to workers, not with them.
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[FDA union @FDA_union]

“Unless Pat Sheehan can substantiate these claims, he should withdraw them and apologise without delay. Sinn Féin must also take responsibility. The party, including the First Minister, should make it unequivocally clear that such comments are unacceptable. Failure to act will only serve to undermine public confidence in the government.”

@FDA_NI calls on Pat Sheehan to apologise, and for the First Minister to make clear that Sheehan’s comments that Stormont officials “tell lies” and “gaslight” are unacceptable.

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[Robert Murtagh - FDA National Officer NI 🟣 @FDA_NI]

This is a serious allegation against civil servants that has not been substantiated.

MLAs have every right to disagree with a policy objective but they do not have the right to undermine the integrity of impartial officials.

@PatSheehanMLA should apologise.

[FDA union @FDA_union]

FDA members recently came together at One Great George Street in Westminster for their Annual Delegate Conference (ADC) 2026 🤝

Hear from our President Margaret Haig as she reflects on this year's conference. From debating and voting on the policies that will shape FDA's priorities for the year ahead, to Q&As and sessions with expert guest speakers including Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Darren Jones and i Paper’s Political Editor Caroline Wheeler, ADC 2026 was a day to remember.

Thank you to every delegate who attended and spoke on the day. Your voices and votes are integral to shaping our priorities and driving the union's work forward.

#FDAADC #TradeUnion #CivilService

[FDA union @FDA_union]

“Everyone is claiming AI is the answer. Its adoption, if done correctly, can surely deliver some benefits but it is not a panacea. The idea that at least half of so-called ‘back-office professions’ can be cut with no detrimental impact on services is just not credible.” - @FDAGenSec
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Pay progression for Senior Civil Servants is welcome, but remains ‘top pay priority’ for other grades after ‘lack of meaningful change for two decades’

@Lauren_Crowley responds to the publication of the Civil Service Pay Remit Guidance and today's announcements regarding changes to Senior Civil Service pay.

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Hood also provides an update on the FDA’s wider work on reforming civil service pay, including designing a pay review body to encourage long-term and strategic thinking.

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FDA’s HMRC section - Association of Revenue and Customs - kick off their National AGM in Liverpool.

ARC delegates from across the UK are debating and moving motions which will set the agenda for the union’s engagement with HMRC across the next year.

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At the close of day 1, FDA Assistant General Secretary Alice Hood addresses delegates and celebrates the 20% growth ARC have seen over the last decade.

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The FDA delegation had a successful day 1 at TUC Disabled Workers Conference yesterday in Bournemouth, moving our motion ‘Supporting workers awaiting diagnosis and treatment’, and are ready for day 2 of the Conference.

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FDA National Officer and delegation leader Jane Runeckles with FDA delegates at the first day of the @TUCCymru Congress, held this year at Venue Cymru in Llandudno.

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FDA’s Matt Newman tells Schools Week that the union has been “consistently flagging concerns around the effectiveness of the Electronic Evidence-Gathering system.

“We welcome the news that the system may be completely replaced… It’s essential members have access to reliable and top class digital tools to deliver for parents and children”.

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[Darren Jones MP @darrenpjones]

We need a government where our staff are freed up from unnecessary form filling and bureaucracy, and are using tech to get stuff done quicker.

Great to speak civil servants at the @FDA_union conference this lunchtime on how I want us to do that and continue the hard work together.

[FDA union @FDA_union]

Congratulations to the FDA Ofsted Section, winners of the Collective Impact Award for their work to deliver the FDA's 'Beyond the Framework' report, highlighting the value of HM Inspectors and pushing to tackle excessive working hours.

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Congratulations to Matt Brown from DWP Branch, winner of the Individual Impact Award for his tireless work to improve health and safety across DWP offices.

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Congratulations to Anna Whittaker from Welsh Govt, winner of the 2026 FDA Wendy Jones Equality Award, presented by Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister @darrenpjones

As leader of the Equality, Diversity, and Workplace Adjustments Team, Anna conducted primary research into social mobility within HMRC during the pandemic and is working on enhancing access to workplace adjustments and building organisational knowledge.

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Responding to a question from @FDAGenSec on how civil servants can be expected to take risks after the sacking of Sir Olly Robbins, @darrenpjones said: “We do as ministers want civil servants to take more risk but it has to be a shared risk. I don’t mind taking more risk if it means we’re innovating. Don’t discount risk. Highlight it, ask and put it in front of the minister.”

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You can read more about the report and its recommendations on how civil servants can help deliver a smarter state here: https://t.co/Y6OA1OJfNi

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"Our job as ministers is to give you the tools that you need to succeed"

Referring to the FDA and @thefabians Adopt, Innovate, Transform report, @darrenpjones announced new AI training for civil servants to "seize the promise of technology" to improve public services.