Senior civil servants to get bonuses for first time to reward ‘doers, not talkers’

Senior civil servants will receive bonuses for exceptional performance for the first time under a new government initiative. Most civil servants will get a 3.5% pay rise, while senior staff will receive a 2.5% base increase with 1% held back for performance bonuses. Cabinet Office minister Darren Jones stated this system aims to reward 'doers, not talkers' and restructure the civil service.