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Review comes as Home Office prepares to appeal court judgement that found scheme causes discrimination

Department to inform citizens that they may need to renew their passports earlier than expected if UK leaves EU without a deal

Committee says design of visa system "left it open to large-scale abuse"

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. This section looks at projects to improve government ICT for civil servants and citizens 

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