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Competition rules also relaxed for appointments aimed at boosting life chances of disadvantaged applicants

Public Accounts Committee tells ministry to up its game on keeping track of schools operators at risk of going broke

The government’s Inclusive Economy Unit was set up less than two years ago to deliver social impact by collaborating across sectors. Tom Le Quesne, the unit’s head, tells Geoffrey Lyons about how government can support a changing business landscape that wants to achieve a social purpose as well as financial returns

Revised Government Estate Strategy, which will “represent a step-change in government’s property ambitions”, expected in weeks

Chief inspector of borders and immigration says new exit checks system ‘severely hamstrung’

Founder of international policy-sharing website backed by the Cabinet Office hails “unstoppable” trend on evidence-based policy

Sir Jeremy Heywood defends civil service from Brexit attacks as he sets out the progress made since triggering of Article 50

Possibility of ten-year funding deal, hinted at in session with MPs, described as “the best possible Easter present for the health and social care system”

A project aimed at measuring the legitimacy of government revealed some lessons for politicians and civil servants alike. Suzannah Brecknell considers how to improve the connection between the governing and governed

Stephen Lovegrove plans to ‘adjust operating model’ of the MoD as he sets out need to make tough decisions and ensure UK’s broad and strong military capability

Case to take up post running Price William’s household after three month stint at DExEU

Civil Service HR seeks new head of strategy and architecture to set the digital and transformation strategy for key cross-government team

MPs criticise “airy and irrelevant” responses from the department after committee raises questions over the projected employment boost from benefit reform​

BT's Andy Rowland on technological risk, and how the systems fundamental to modern life are under attack

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

Whitehall accountability is focused on blame and governed by convention – but improvements are possible

MPs point to low takeup and inadequate funding and warn ministers do not know whether the anticipated productivity boost will actually happen

David Sterling tells inquiry his workforce cannot be expected to deliver beyond their resources and skills sets as power vacuum continues

2018 "set to be a big year for civil service recruitment" as Brexit preparations increase, says IfG

Majority of magistrate’s and county courts sold since 2010 went to property developers, followed by private owners and local authorities

Watchdog MPs doubt department’s ability to meet £1.7bn savings target from new regulations

PAC chair questions whether Community Rehabilitation Companies in flagship reform will be able to deliver the promised benefits

Report calls for Ministry of Housing to reclaim powers to support rural communities

Officials should seek formal directions when politicians set unrealistic timelines for commissioning, says boss of outsourcing giant