Mandelson row is a cold shower for civil service relations
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- Category: Business
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-24 08:00 UTC
- Sources: Financial Times
The fallout from an ambassadorial appointment threatens procedural 'sludge' in Whitehall. FT does not report on the details of the controversy, however it highlights its implications.
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