GDS hunts for COO as incumbent Pritchard takes role leading Brexit work
24 Apr 2018 Brexit
GDS hunts for COO as incumbent Pritchard takes role leading Brexit work

Existing operations chief to switch to post heading up organisation’s Brexit team
Shan Morgan interview: Welsh Government perm sec on Brexit, future-proofing the civil service and how a globe-trotting career led her back to her roots
20 Apr 2018 Brexit
Shan Morgan interview: Welsh Government perm sec on Brexit, future-proofing the civil service and how a globe-trotting career led her back to her roots

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
NAO says cost of Brexit could easily fall outside Treasury estimate
19 Apr 2018 Brexit
NAO says cost of Brexit could easily fall outside Treasury estimate

Public spending watchdog supports reasoning behind £35-39bn projection but warns "relatively small changes" could push cost outside the range
Former perm secs and civil service chiefs vote against government on Brexit
19 Apr 2018 Brexit
Former perm secs and civil service chiefs vote against government on Brexit

House of Lords motion wins backing from all living ex-Cabinet secretaries and former FCO leaders
HMRC chief insists customs system upgrade ‘on track’ to cope with Brexit
17 Apr 2018 Brexit
HMRC chief insists customs system upgrade ‘on track’ to cope with Brexit

Jon Thompson updates MPs on Customs Declaration Services programme and decisions to scrap some work in favour of Brexit projects
Brexit talks resume in Brussels
16 Apr 2018 Brexit
Brexit talks resume in Brussels

Three-day talks will culminate in the first discussion of the future trade relationship between the UK and the EU 27
‘Key hire’: DIT appoints ex-Barclays head as first director general for exports
13 Apr 2018 Brexit
‘Key hire’: DIT appoints ex-Barclays head as first director general for exports

Perm sec Antonia Romeo lauds department’s ability to “highest-calibre talent” after recruiting John Mahon
DIT gets ministerial direction for £9m Trade Remedies Authority costs
12 Apr 2018 Brexit
DIT gets ministerial direction for £9m Trade Remedies Authority costs

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
Opinion: Sending hundreds of civil servants to Brussels to talk trade is no substitute for detail
12 Apr 2018 Brexit
Opinion: Sending hundreds of civil servants to Brussels to talk trade is no substitute for detail

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
Watchdog to probe how Home Office works with other departments on immigration
11 Apr 2018 Brexit
Watchdog to probe how Home Office works with other departments on immigration

Call for evidence from independent inspector comes as department plays key role in cross-Whitehall preparations for Brexit
David Davis 'wins internal battle' with Olly Robbins over Brexit negotiations
11 Apr 2018 Brexit
David Davis 'wins internal battle' with Olly Robbins over Brexit negotiations

Government set to target detailed trade arrangements with the European Union ahead of next March’s exit dates  
IfG calls for overhaul of relationship between Whitehall and devolved administrations
09 Apr 2018 Brexit
IfG calls for overhaul of relationship between Whitehall and devolved administrations

New mechanisms required to enable all four governments to jointly agree post-Brexit policy, according to think tank
MPs call on Foreign Office to deploy staff in the Commonwealth ahead of Brexit
05 Apr 2018 Brexit
MPs call on Foreign Office to deploy staff in the Commonwealth ahead of Brexit

Foreign Affairs Committee argues FCO must develop a strategy and commit resources to the network of former British territories
Britain will strike ‘at least two major trade deals’ during Brexit transition
04 Apr 2018 Brexit
Britain will strike ‘at least two major trade deals’ during Brexit transition

Trade agreements during EU exit transition “very doable”, according to DExEU source​
Latest HMRC hub deal signed in Greater Manchester
03 Apr 2018 Brexit
Latest HMRC hub deal signed in Greater Manchester

Some 2,000 staff to move to Salford in 2022, with 2,500 more to follow in 2027
Shared services: A strategy to finally appease overburdened civil servants – or another embarrassing failure?
03 Apr 2018 Brexit
Shared services: A strategy to finally appease overburdened civil servants – or another embarrassing failure?

It’s too early to say if shared services are coming of age or another false dawn. But I’d probably keep the champagne in the fridge for now
Civil service recruiters get new freedoms on ‘highly specialist’ roles
03 Apr 2018 Brexit
Civil service recruiters get new freedoms on ‘highly specialist’ roles

Competition rules also relaxed for appointments aimed at boosting life chances of disadvantaged applicants
One year to go: civil service building the skills needed for life after Brexit, says Heywood
28 Mar 2018 Brexit
One year to go: civil service building the skills needed for life after Brexit, says Heywood

Sir Jeremy Heywood defends civil service from Brexit attacks as he sets out the progress made since triggering of Article 50
MoD perm sec sets out reform priorities: 'We need a strong and authoritative centre'
27 Mar 2018 Brexit
MoD perm sec sets out reform priorities: 'We need a strong and authoritative centre'

Stephen Lovegrove plans to ‘adjust operating model’ of the MoD as he sets out need to make tough decisions and ensure UK’s broad and strong military capability
Senior Brexit official and former No 10 PPS Simon Case leaves civil service for Royal post
27 Mar 2018 Brexit
Senior Brexit official and former No 10 PPS Simon Case leaves civil service for Royal post

Case to take up post running Price William’s household after three month stint at DExEU
Over 11,000 civil service jobs created since Brexit vote, review reveals
23 Mar 2018 Brexit
Over 11,000 civil service jobs created since Brexit vote, review reveals

2018 "set to be a big year for civil service recruitment" as Brexit preparations increase, says IfG
Strip Defra of responsibility for rural affairs, says Lords committee
22 Mar 2018 Brexit
Strip Defra of responsibility for rural affairs, says Lords committee

Report calls for Ministry of Housing to reclaim powers to support rural communities
Home Office accused of ‘national humiliation’ as new blue passports are set to be made in France
22 Mar 2018 Brexit
Home Office accused of ‘national humiliation’ as new blue passports are set to be made in France

Government urged to review £490m procurement after report the contract could be awarded overseas
Civil service introduces 15,000-strong analysis function
21 Mar 2018 Brexit
Civil service introduces 15,000-strong analysis function

ONS reveals new profession for analysts and data scientists after being challenged by Sir Jeremy Heywood to become more visible