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Sources indicate that one of the civil service’s most high-profile digital and technology specialists is to take a job in the commercial sector

Natural Resources Wales has had its accounts qualified three times over “unlawful” contracts with a sawmill

Government failed to consult with unions over pay because they "didn’t trust them not to leak 1% to 1.5% pay range"

Justice secretary criticised for his role in departure of Nick Hardwick following board’s decision to release convicted rapist John Warboys

Prospect union says non-departmental public body should not be subject to Treasury guidance for government departments

Some 112 staff are on more than £150,000 while 15 take home more than £251,000

Federation of Small Businesses warns against “mega contracts” as Department for Transport says it’s on track to meet procurement targets

Northern Ireland councils warn that powers they are due to take from Stormont are marooned in absence of ministers

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Airline complains of long waits despite 200 extra staff Home Office says were deployed to airport

Industrial action to take place from 7 to 9 August as trade union UVW seeks wage increase for 1000 outsourced staff

Robert Devereux's successor unpacks his first seven months at the helm in Caxton House

Department says no one will have to sign an NDA to access compensation, despite reports

Commercial Law Group expansion includes an increase to 13 in the number of senior posts

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

Documents also reveal concerns from senior officials over the government’s privatisation of the Property Services Agency

Figures also show widening Senior Civil Service gender pay gap and continuing trend of reduced numbers at lower grades

Sir Ian Diamond takes over from Paul Gray as head of the committee that scrutinises government welfare plans

Leaked document reveals top officials will conduct research into potential negative impact of DWP policy or operational practice

Study of Whitehall staffers shows benefits of moderate alcohol consumption in middle-age

England’s World Cup performances brought the nation together. It also provides lessons for implementing change in government, says former Number 10 Delivery Unit chief Sir Michael Barber

DCMS defends scheme from criticism that it dominates government’s youth services spending

Department says Kensington & Chelsea council will have no role when police conclude investigations

Newly-released papers reveal that Butler asked PM John Major to defend civil service from then Labour leader’s attacks