June has been a very good month for our Chairman, having followed up a knighthood by scooping the top civil service post of Cabinet Secretary. Full story

Congratulations to our esteemed chairman on his recent knighthood (full list) in this year's Queen's birthday honours.

The Mandarins put in a solid batting performance and then followed up with the ball to notch up another victory at Pink Elephants. Full report

If anyone wants the cachet of a mandarins.org.uk email address then it can now be arranged.

In an entertaining game at the well appointed Spencer Club, the Mandarins recorded another victory over the peoples' choice by dismissing the Lords and Commons for 119 in a short but perfectly formed game.