Brexit

Existing operations chief to switch to post heading up organisation’s Brexit team

Taking up the post as permanent secretary of the Welsh Government was a homecoming for Dame Shan Morgan after a career that has taken her around the world. She talks to Richard Johnstone about devolved taxes, Brexit talks, and Patagonian adventures

Public spending watchdog supports reasoning behind £35-39bn projection but warns "relatively small changes" could push cost outside the range

House of Lords motion wins backing from all living ex-Cabinet secretaries and former FCO leaders

Jon Thompson updates MPs on Customs Declaration Services programme and decisions to scrap some work in favour of Brexit projects

Three-day talks will culminate in the first discussion of the future trade relationship between the UK and the EU 27

Perm sec Antonia Romeo lauds department’s ability to “highest-calibre talent” after recruiting John Mahon

Perm sec Antonia Romeo argues delaying work until the department has statutory powers would put Brexit readiness at risk, in the third Whitehall direction for post-EU spending

The UK government needs to set out proposals – not just send negotiators – to make progress on post-Brexit trade, says the Institute for Government’s Jill Rutter

Call for evidence from independent inspector comes as department plays key role in cross-Whitehall preparations for Brexit

Government set to target detailed trade arrangements with the European Union ahead of next March’s exit dates  

New mechanisms required to enable all four governments to jointly agree post-Brexit policy, according to think tank