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Civil servants offered extra leave to volunteer as special constables in drive to sign up officials

All this week, CSW brings you a snapshot of progress on the Government Major Project Portfolio across four categories: military capability, information and communications technology, infrastructure and construction, and transformation and service delivery. First up, this section looks at three MoD projects to boost military capability

Probe comes after trade secretary apologises "unreservedly for the error" in granting two licences

£225 cuts to some payments comes as graduates take on demanding, EU exit-critical roles, FDA says

All "non-compliant" vehicles without correct paperwork to be turned away at some ports, leak reveals

After more than 20 years of stability, networks are going through a period of dramatic transformation. BT looks beyond the hype at the real benefits of virtualisation.

Department recruiting for three senior managers in new-look data directorate

Home Office also rejects call for time-limit on immigration and extra protections for LGBTQI+ detainees

New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via our colleagues at Dods People

Minister claims usage of machines will ‘naturally reduce’ over time

Tracey Crouch also details Whitehall push-back over fixed-odds betting terminals, Brexit's opportunity cost and ‘complete pain in the arse’ Matt Hancock

National Audit Office recognises progress but says ‘significant’ time and budget challenges remain

PAC finds contracts are being published late, heavily redacted or not at all

Agency selects Deloitte, PA Consulting, and Cognizant for apparent ‘bench’ arrangements to provide on-demand personnel

Prospect chief calls on cabinet secretary to ensure civil servants rights are upheld amid increasing concerns

Ministries prepare for food shortages and months of traffic disruption as Home Office says protests ‘may absorb significant amounts of police resource’

Outgoing HMRC chief Sir Jon Thompson appointed to board of pan-public sector leadership scheme 

Dave Penman urges PM to state “categorically and publicly” that no civil servant will be placed in a position where they cannot comply with the law

Appointment follows Johnson pledge for "thorough review" of the charge

The weeks ahead will likely be dominated by politics, not policy. Private offices should play a key role in helping officials understand what is driving ministers’ decisions, says Tim Durrant

Proposal for a new link between Scotland and Northern Ireland mentioned as an opportunity to boost UK links after Brexit

Environment secretary admits there are "risks" to exports despite preparations

Civil service chief says that assurance panel reflects the speed of the campaign launch

Offer by department intended to end dispute, but PCS seeks more information from ministers