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HM Treasury passed most bills in 2016-17 session, followed by DCMS, Home Office and DfE

BT looks at why the public sector shouldn’t see data security management of Smart Cities as an obstacle to innovation and progress

Civil servants across Whitehall are preparing day one briefing packs for new ministers. Andrew Greenway recalls it as a dubious honour

Local Government Association asks all parties to commit to further devo rollout in their election manifestos

Meg Hillier also slams lack of accountability for Whitehall chiefs after policy failures

Institute for Government report says free movement could stay for several years because new system won’t be ready

Shake-up at top of Government Digital Service becomes more apparent as former director of digital engagement Wendy Coello announces new role at the Co-op

Shift in responsibility during staff reshuffle creates questions over civil service reform, says IfG

Examining relationships between ministers and permanent secretaries will be key to civil service reform, select committee says as it highlights concerns over government’s capability to deliver Brexit

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

Ministerial direction was required by DfT perm sec to provide funds for project

Academics say giving NHS patients access to unapproved medication was a “significant expenditure” that delivered “no meaningful value”

MPs question need for tax collection agency’s shift to city centre bases amid digital services drive

Ministers are drafting new laws so the Government can continue imposing sanctions on foreign countries after Brexit, it has been reported.

BT has launched Tech Factor 2017, a competition inviting schools to show how they would use technology to help pupils prepare for the challenges of the evolving jobs market

Institute for Government report draws lessons from global take-up of Blair-era innovation

Public Accounts Committee says Better Care Fund failed to meet goals

Public Accounts Committee says the Department for Education lacks grip on school places plan

Announcement comes as Labour announces Jeremy Corbyn has held talks with Sir Jeremy Heywood

Spending watchdog finds departments are getting better value for money from their estates, but warns plans to share and centrally manage property are not making headway

Policy for 2017-18 also sets out latest steps taken to end progression pay in Whitehall