New top mandarin issues stark warning to Whitehall on first day in the job

Sir Chris Wormald, the new cabinet secretary, has issued a warning to civil servants to stop hindering progress and embrace change. He aims to implement a “re-wiring of the way the government works” as part of Prime Minister’s Plan for Change, focusing on collaboration and utilizing technology. Sir Chris emphasizes the need for a new approach to deliver on the government’s priorities, including boosting the economy, improving healthcare, increasing police presence, and addressing housing needs.

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