The Government Finance Function exists to enable the delivery of high-quality public services and to ensure that public money is spent efficiently and effectively. We are responsible for supporting the management of over £800 billion of public expenditure each year, as well as over £2,000 billion in assets and £4,500 billion of liabilities.
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Broken fit note system to be overhauled
Patients, employers and GPs are set to benefit from an overhaul of the broken fit note system following the launch of several pilots by the Government today to reform the system for workers who fall ill.
22 May 2026
Preferred candidate for Chair of the Judicial Appointments Commission
The Deputy Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice has confirmed that Lynne Berry CBE is his preferred candidate for the role of Chair of the Judicial Appointments Commission.
22 May 2026
UK supports Guatemala’s plans for long-term conservation funding
Guatemala is working to develop long-term financing for conservation, following a technical exchange with Costa Rica in March 2026 supported by the UK Government’s Biodiverse Landscapes Fund (BLF).
22 May 2026