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The Transport Select Committee was told there was “no lawful basis” to use emergency powers to award contracts worth millions without an open tender.

Proposed funding shift will look to unlock philanthropists, investors and the general public to provide more private donations

But numbers continue to grow to total of seven million

"Public health risks posed by EU imports will not change immediately upon leaving the EU," the government said.

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Government accepts request by MPs as part of a number of recommendations to improve customer service

The inspection found violence had risen “alarmingly” in the last two years, largely fuelled by drugs

Since the UK voted to leave the European Union, civil servants have been working to get the country ready for its departure from the bloc. Beckie Smith examines how Brexit has changed government so far

Revelation comes as select committee concludes that a no-deal Brexit "cannot be allowed to happen".

Department seeks supplier to help digitise services

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Public Accounts Committee demands clarity on how Whole of Government Accounts will present EU exit spending

Department for Work and Pensions insists “zero tolerance” policy is rigorously enforced

The government claims it is ‘working constructively with Apple’

Liam Fox targets South Korea, Canada, Israel and Colombia counterparts at Davos as Brexit clock ticks

Cabinet Office minister unpacks vision for driving government use of emerging technologies

After a week of disruption, latest update reveals one in four courts staff still cannot access systems

Public Accounts Committee also said the department lacked teeth when it came to dealing with failing academy trusts.

MPs’ report backing the appointment provides an insight into recruitment process for senior government oversight role

The role of private secretary is a well-beaten path to power. but what’s so special about being a secretary? Andrew Greenway explores

Prime minister also sets out plans to brief MPs and devolved administrations more in future trade talks after Brexit

The demands of Brexit and unprecedented ministerial turnover are hindering policy implementation, the IfG said.

Taking up the roles of cabinet secretary and head of the civil service at a time of seismic change, Sir Mark Sedwill is leading a 400,000-strong team that is growing fast and working hard amid deep uncertainty. He talks to Jess Bowie and Suzannah Brecknell about his priorities, and what he thinks will define his time as government’s top official

MoD parliamentary statement reveals plans for armed forces’ reservists to be called up