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The former Scottish Government first minister says investigation of allegations by Leslie Evans has been unjust, as unions call for urgent meeting

The Department for Exiting the EU released a raft of technical notices on preparing for a no-deal Brexit. We look at what they reveal

Think tank calls on DDaT head to publish a transformation implementation plan and sit on the Civil Service Board

Policy paper outlines a range of recommendations for driving use of emerging technologies across the civil service

Dominic Raab says technical papers set out “a sensible, measured, and proportionate approach” to preparing for EU exit next March without a withdrawal agreement

Brexit secretary says publication of no deal Brexit plans later this week will ‘make sure that we are prepared for all eventualities’

Apology comes after Windrush review calls for evidence including from Home Office staff of all grades

Paper from think tank Reform urges government to implement an official seal of approval

Challenge set to be heard in October after unions successfully argue case is time critical

International trade secretary Liam Fox unveils Exports Strategy with goal to increase UK exports to 35% of GDP

Up to 650 staff from non-ministerial department set to move to HQ based near new government hub

Prospect members join FDA counterparts in rejecting revised terms and conditions in return for an 11% deal for some staff

Home Office asks for written comments on “main legislative, policy and operational decisions” that led to scandal

Can we write policy without people? BT's Phil Baulch asks

Tax agency pays almost a quarter of Whitehall’s total pay bill for trade union “facility time”

Comments come as Institute for Government warns of high risk of no deal Brexit as talks enter final months

Department to remove governor and 300 prisoners after latest inspection found ‘disturbing’ conditions

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

Department insists offer is an improvement on current arrangements for four out of five staff

Chief people officer Rupert McNeil reveals figure alongside new mental health guide for managers

Rollout of software to some businesses hailed as “testament to the hard work of HMRC staff”

Union says cap-busting pay rise in return for working-hours flexibilities would see some staff lose out

Daniel Thornton reviews Geoff Mulgan’s book, which argues that solving the hardest problems is about improving the way people think together

IfG explainer reveals more than 30% fall in number of civil servants in east of England, the east Midlands and the south east since 2010