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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

Former civil service Europe advisers Olly Robbins and Peter Storr also recognised

MPs vote to force publication of documents, along with spads' messages about prorogation of parliament

Cabinet Office and DExEU acting as one team to support both negotiations and exit preparations, says cabinet secretary

Appointment announced as former EU adviser recognised in Theresa May's honours list 

How can you stay ahead in the fast-paced world of digital technology? BT describes how it's a matter of focus... 

Gove gives evidence as reports say he has put troops on standby to prevent fuel shortages

Rudd tells prime minister Boris Johnson that she no longer believes the government wants a Brexit deal 

Home affairs committee chair said “the extraordinary participation police recruits and officers in an ostensibly political event raises serious concerns”

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

Consolidated award will be worth 11% for some staff at Brexit department

Commons leader compared neurologist David Nicholl to anti-vaxxer Andrew Wakefield after no-deal warnings

NI secretary says government would likely introduce direct rule “at the earliest opportunity” in no-deal scenario

Requiring households to have up to six refuse bins will be expensive to deliver and tough to enforce, committee warns

Warning comes as freight association head says there has been “too little debate" about longer-term post-Brexit border plans

Latest study also charts nosediving relations between government and parliament

New guidance shows freedom of movement will not end on October 31 

Spending Round cash comes amid shadow of Brexit dispute that risks permanent economic damage, one chief says