At the origins of the British Civil Service

Abstract

The article addresses the history of the formation of the British civil service and the peculiarities of its initial stage. It discusses the traditions of the British bureaucratic system and its evolution based on the Northcote-Trevelyan Report and during the tenure of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. The authors emphasize the fact that, despite its traditional nature, the British civil service is actively evolving, maintaining its distinctiveness and representing one of the most pluralistic structures. It places significant emphasis on the quality of citizen services and the ethics of public officials’ conduct, which serves as an important indicator of trust and respect toward them.