Cabinet secretary calls Whitehall too tame, promises radical overhaul
The Guardian reported that Antonia Romeo, the UK’s cabinet secretary, said Whitehall is “tame, reactive and risk‑averse” and outlined a “completely new…
The Guardian reported that Antonia Romeo, the UK’s cabinet secretary, said Whitehall is “tame, reactive and risk‑averse” and outlined a “completely new approach” to managing civil‑service performance. In a lecture she pledged to “rewire” the civil service by incentivising and rewarding top performers. The event was attended by Andy Burnham and his deputy Louise Haigh. Romeo said the overhaul is needed as the service faces uncertainty caused by AI and global political tensions. She promised the new system will shift the culture and encourage risk‑taking within Whitehall.
Why it matters
The announcement marks a potential transformation of the UK’s bureaucracy at a time of technological and geopolitical pressure.
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- United Kingdom · Europe
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- The Guardian
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- UK, Antonia Romeo, Whitehall, Andy Burnham
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- Politics
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