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DFID budget set to rise despite cuts elsewhere in Whitehall under spending pledge

The run up to an election creates time to review what Whitehall comms projects have gone well and to learn lessons that can be used with the incoming government

William Ury, who has also helped end conflicts in Colombia, the Middle East and the Balkans, has met with officials

Government is considering a scrappage scheme for more polluting cars, draft strategy reveals

New combined authority chiefs could improve services and boost local economies if offered new menu of powers, says think tank

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

Department-sponsored study flags move as part of wider reform of franchising system

HM Treasury passed most bills in 2016-17 session, followed by DCMS, Home Office and DfE

BT looks at why the public sector shouldn’t see data security management of Smart Cities as an obstacle to innovation and progress

Civil servants across Whitehall are preparing day one briefing packs for new ministers. Andrew Greenway recalls it as a dubious honour

Local Government Association asks all parties to commit to further devo rollout in their election manifestos

Meg Hillier also slams lack of accountability for Whitehall chiefs after policy failures

Institute for Government report says free movement could stay for several years because new system won’t be ready

Shake-up at top of Government Digital Service becomes more apparent as former director of digital engagement Wendy Coello announces new role at the Co-op

Shift in responsibility during staff reshuffle creates questions over civil service reform, says IfG

Examining relationships between ministers and permanent secretaries will be key to civil service reform, select committee says as it highlights concerns over government’s capability to deliver Brexit

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

Ministerial direction was required by DfT perm sec to provide funds for project

Academics say giving NHS patients access to unapproved medication was a “significant expenditure” that delivered “no meaningful value”

MPs question need for tax collection agency’s shift to city centre bases amid digital services drive

Ministers are drafting new laws so the Government can continue imposing sanctions on foreign countries after Brexit, it has been reported.

BT has launched Tech Factor 2017, a competition inviting schools to show how they would use technology to help pupils prepare for the challenges of the evolving jobs market