civil service
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It also said it would try to ensure that "people from working class and regional backgrounds do not feel they need to alter their behaviour, accents or language to fit in with the civil service".
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
A government press release said the strategy would aim to address an "over-representation of people from more well-off backgrounds" in the civil service.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Symonds also criticised Capita's handling of the civil service pension scheme, saying it had "fallen far short of the required standard".
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
One consequence is that people cannot wear religious clothing and work in public-sector professions like teaching or the civil service.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
She wanted to hire women, but by law she had to choose from lists of people who had taken civil service exams in math or science.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
