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Leslie Evans reveals that Edinburgh administration has made contact with Welsh Government colleagues for an update on the scheme

External evidence and expertise is crucial to good policy making – a new report from the Institute for Government sets out how Whitehall can use it better

International Development Committee warns of risk to transparency and poverty-reduction focus as other departments increase their stake in humanitarian aid

Dominic Raab sets out plans to boost council control over next-generation large-scale housing delivery

More than 200 former staff left out of pocket via Voluntary Exit Scheme

The Windrush scandal again shows the need for government to address departmental culture. Companies focused on customer service can help provide the answer

DExEU warning of food shortages within a fortnight if the UK leaves the EU without a deal on future status revealed

Department insists ‘no decisions have been made’ on extending current arrangements

BT's Konstantinos Karagiannis explains ethical hacking and why it's important to exploit vulnerabilities

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

Home secretary also tells Home Affairs Committee the department has recruited 80% of immigration caseworkers needed for Brexit

Lesley Titcomb announces "difficult personal decision" after Carillion and BHS flak

A special economic zone could be introduced across island’s 310-mile frontier after UK leaves the EU

Figures revealed in parliamentary answer reveal that initial post-referendum hike has been reversed

Former Cabinet Office minister claims there are ‘worrying signs’ progress has slipped

MPs demand answers after reports the department favours weaker powers than those currently exercised by the European Commission

MPs ask David Lidington to explore whether beefed-up powers and more resources are required as a matter of urgency

PACAC expresses confidence in Sir Jeremy Heywood’s commitment to effective decision-making, but says now is the time to introduce safeguards

Mike Hatchett to return to work for Jeremy Corbyn less than a year after leaving Labour to work for government on Brexit

Some four million callers were unable to speak to staff in the past year, with wait times and number of complaints rising

The digital future is here. PA Consulting's Carlo Gagliardi asks how organisations will propser in this digital world

The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was once seen as a threat to the competitiveness of the EU by many in Silicon Valley, but now it’s looked on forlornly as the way forward

Perm sec Bernadette Kelly sought direction from transport secretary Chris Grayling over funds for new road haulage and trailer registration systems

Construction of the new submarines to maintain the UK’s nuclear deterrent is the latest major government scheme to be undertaken by a dedicated project delivery company. Richard Johnstone looks at how they work. Photography by Paul Heartfield