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Labour Boosts Civil Service Morale, Challenges Remain

1/12/2026

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The Institute for Government (IfG) reports a rise in civil service morale after Labour took power in 2024.
The index rose from 60.7% to 61.2%, with the Department of Health and Social Care up 5 points and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero up 7.
Declines occurred in the Foreign Office, HM Revenue and Customs, the Ministry of Defence, and the Department for Transport, with leadership challenges persisting.

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Story summary

The Institute for Government (IfG) reports a rise in civil service morale after Labour took power in 2024.
The index rose from 60.7% to 61.2%, with the Department of Health and Social Care up 5 points and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero up 7.
Declines occurred in the Foreign Office, HM Revenue and Customs, the Ministry of Defence, and the Department for Transport, with leadership challenges persisting.