- Andy Burnham is seeking a return to Westminster in England, with his political ambitions spanning England, Wales, and Scotland.
- Andy Burnham is planning to lead a pro-business government, potentially bringing Jonathan Reynolds back as business secretary, and considering departmental transfers.
- Andy Burnham is scrapping the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and Jonathan Reynolds is returning to a leadership role.
- Andy Burnham reorganized the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, dividing its responsibilities into the Cabinet Office.
DSIT is being scrapped and its operations are being spread across departments, with civil service personnel moving to central agencies.
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Updated Aug 10
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What happened
DSIT is being scrapped and its operations are being spread across departments, with civil service personnel moving to central agencies.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- New prime minister announces plans to scrap DSIT; GDS is moved into the enlarged DSIT structure amid select committee concerns.Sub-event
The new PM announced the scrapping of DSIT and the movement of civil service staff to central agencies.1 source
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The entities involved
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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
United Kingdom government ministerial department
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Cabinet Office
Government department
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Civil Service
bureaucracy of the national government of the United Kingdom
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