Civil service analysis dubbed ‘an attempt to undermine Brexit’ by DExEU minister to be published
01 Feb 2018 Brexit
Civil service analysis dubbed ‘an attempt to undermine Brexit’ by DExEU minister to be published

Vote by parliament to release analysis comes after it was leaked to media
FDA boss: DExEU minister Steve Baker’s ‘insult’ to civil servants on Brexit forecasts undermines government
31 Jan 2018 Brexit
FDA boss: DExEU minister Steve Baker’s ‘insult’ to civil servants on Brexit forecasts undermines government

Brexit minister accused civil servants of undermining EU exit after economic analysis of EU exit leaked
British Council chief Sir Ciarán Devane on soft power, leaning in to Europe and UK self-belief
29 Jan 2018 Brexit
British Council chief Sir Ciarán Devane on soft power, leaning in to Europe and UK self-belief

After three years as chief executive of the UK body for overseas cultural relations, Devane talks to Tamsin Rutter about its relationship with government, funding challenges and how Brexit has changed his priorities
Mind the data gaps: how Whitehall can be better informed in 2018
25 Jan 2018 Brexit
Mind the data gaps: how Whitehall can be better informed in 2018

These three resolutions will help civil servants prepare for the challenges and political uncertainty of 2018
Report details depth of Brexit challenges facing DIT
25 Jan 2018 Brexit
Report details depth of Brexit challenges facing DIT

National Audit Office review flags skills gaps amid departments ‘unique’ dual role
Manzoni puts relocating civil servants at heart of transformation strategy
25 Jan 2018 Brexit
Manzoni puts relocating civil servants at heart of transformation strategy

Chief executive also said workforce restructuring will help reset the relationship between government and private sector, and civil servants and politicians
Civil service is growing again, but getting older and more senior, IfG analysis finds
25 Jan 2018 Brexit
Civil service is growing again, but getting older and more senior, IfG analysis finds

IfG Whitehall Monitor also highlighted the impact that ministerial turnover is having in policy delivery, including Brexit
NI civil service head defends decision not to spend cash from DUP-Tory deal
24 Jan 2018 Brexit
NI civil service head defends decision not to spend cash from DUP-Tory deal

David Sterling tells MPs he finds it “unacceptable” that Northern Ireland has had no executive for a year
Union: HMRC office closures plan risks undermining its support for Border Force
23 Jan 2018 Brexit
Union: HMRC office closures plan risks undermining its support for Border Force

PCS calls for pause in programme and more resources for HMRC as it plans for post-Brexit customs landscape
Heywood defends Brexit record of civil service that works ‘best under pressure’
23 Jan 2018 Brexit
Heywood defends Brexit record of civil service that works ‘best under pressure’

Cabinet secretary responds to Lord Lawson’s criticism that officials want to “frustrate the Brexit process”
Opinion: time to end the Brexit uncertainty for EU national civil servants
23 Jan 2018 Brexit
Opinion: time to end the Brexit uncertainty for EU national civil servants

The lack of clarity on the future working rights for civil servants from EU countries will not be resolved by good intentions, says Prospect’s Sue Ferns. Action is needed now
Matthew Rycroft starts as DfID permanent secretary this week
23 Jan 2018 Brexit
Matthew Rycroft starts as DfID permanent secretary this week

Former UN ambassador began work as department’s top official yesterday