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Brexit department remains an awkward fit in Whitehall, IfG says

Jo Swinson among biggest scalps claimed in disastrous night for Labour and Lib Dems

Department seeks to decide which data should be included in tool or whether buying or building is the best option

Department uncovered indecent images in routine check on press officer’s laptop

Prime ministers often want to leave their mark on Whitehall, but there are good reasons to rage against machinery of government changes

EU negotiator says that without transition extension, deal by December 2020 would cover ‘minimum necessary for the economy and security’

Tax agency publishes prior information notice

Department had said reason for policy included that it required less work for officials

Jeremy Corbyn tells country to "vote for hope" as Boris Johnson promises "brighter future" in final election push

Civil servants working up merger plans, reports say

Department reveals it has almost 1,800 PCs still running on ageing operating system

Document latest in series of leaks that flag concerns over next steps for Boris Johnson’s plan

Brexit envoy said civil servants are asked to deliver messages that are “neither fully honest nor politically impartial”

Shadow chancellor also confirms plan to hold February budget “to end austerity in social security and public services”

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

NICS chief says he is "proud" of how civil servants have handled “significant pressure” of working without ministers

Further education plans also come under scrutiny as Labour promises not to be a “top-down micromanager from Whitehall”.

Plans to support entrepreneurs "from the moment the seed of an idea is planted" also include apprenticeship levy revamp

Education funding pledge comes after figures reveal teacher training shortfall

Food and rural affairs lead says Department for Climate Change and Natural Resources would spell the end for current environment ministry

Prime minister sets out priorities that also include a Budget after the UK leaves the EU

Staff bring out specialist equipment to fix breached river banks as response efforts focus on longer-term measures

Key question is whether services would be better managed in the public sector, IFS says

Government announces country will continue to take part in key programmes