Re-advertised role pared down from 100 days a year to 50 in second cycle

Cabinet Office reduces recommended pay increase from 2.2% to 2% so that paybill increase is in line with delegated pay guidance for departments

Tussell analysis finds 90% of contracts worth £5m or more went to contractors that didn't pay their suppliers on time

PACAC criticises lack of ministerial oversight and accountability for civil service learning and development

Overpayments estimated at £1.46bn are 'highest rate since 2011-12' annual report reveals

Infrastructure and Projects Authority reveals Brexit may be improving project delivery across government through more efficient ways of working

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

GDS innovation chief says that civil service business cases should encourage the development of ‘shared aims and objectives’

Damning report says department has yet to “get a grip” on the troubled trans-capital rail line

Cabinet secretary lauds Thompson’s achievements at the head of the tax authority as move to Audit, Reporting and Governance Authority is announced

Public sector pay rises set to outstrip 2% rise for civil servants revealed last month

Prospect says landmark judgement could have significant implications for all public-sector pension schemes with similar rules