HMRC ‘still needs another 1,200 staff’ to handle end of EU transition period
14 Oct 2020 Brexit
HMRC ‘still needs another 1,200 staff’ to handle end of EU transition period
Agnew admits he’s “worried” about Northern Ireland arrangements and head-in-sand traders
Manzoni cautioned over job with global drinks firm Diageo
13 Oct 2020 Brexit
Manzoni cautioned over job with global drinks firm Diageo
Watchdog Acoba tells former civil service chief executive not to discuss Brexit negotiating strategy with Guinness and Smirnoff parent company
Digital services central to plans for post-Brexit border
12 Oct 2020 Brexit
Digital services central to plans for post-Brexit border
Policy paper provides update on work on online tools
‘Civil service morale is high’ Chisholm tells MPs
09 Oct 2020 Brexit
‘Civil service morale is high’ Chisholm tells MPs
Chief operating officer says he expects 2020 People Survey to reflect ‘sense of pride and achievement’ felt by staff dealing with Covid-19 response and Brexit
Civil service “infantilised” by use of consultants, Cabinet Office minister says
30 Sep 2020 Brexit
Civil service “infantilised” by use of consultants, Cabinet Office minister says
Letter seen by the Guardian criticises official capacity to deliver Brexit
Minister rejects call for written directions to be expanded to policy amid Internal Market Bill concerns
18 Sep 2020 Brexit
Minister rejects call for written directions to be expanded to policy amid Internal Market Bill concerns
Civil servants told that go-ahead from new cabinet secretary is only assurance they need to work on controversial legislation
‘Notwithstanding the breach of international law’: government lawyers told internal market bill within civil service rules
11 Sep 2020 Brexit
‘Notwithstanding the breach of international law’: government lawyers told internal market bill within civil service rules
Message from Jonathan Jones – who has resigned over the plans – relays Simon Case’s view to officials
Jonathan Jones quits: Ex-ambassador Darroch ‘not surprised’ as fallout continues
09 Sep 2020 Brexit
Jonathan Jones quits: Ex-ambassador Darroch ‘not surprised’ as fallout continues
Comments come as government prepares to publish legislation NI secretary Brandon Lewis has said would break international law “in a very specific and limited way"
PM says no-deal Brexit would be a 'good outcome' and sets October 15 deadline for talks
07 Sep 2020 Brexit
PM says no-deal Brexit would be a 'good outcome' and sets October 15 deadline for talks
Boris Johnson says government is "preparing at our borders and our ports" in case no agreement is reached
Civil service needs more 'robust' contingency planning, NAO Brexit review warns
04 Sep 2020 Brexit
Civil service needs more 'robust' contingency planning, NAO Brexit review warns
Watchdog flags lack of pace and stakeholder engagement in Brexit preparations as supply chains warn of “severe” disruption when transition period ends
Cabinet Office creates Brexit transition comms hub in countdown to 31 December
24 Jul 2020 Brexit
Cabinet Office creates Brexit transition comms hub in countdown to 31 December
Check, Change, Go campaign launched with lessons from Get Ready for Brexit review, says Cabinet Office perm sec
Data gaps holding back DIT's export strategy despite 'good start', NAO says
16 Jul 2020 Brexit
Data gaps holding back DIT's export strategy despite 'good start', NAO says
Unclear whether DIT has focused its efforts in regions and sectors where opportunities are greatest, watchdog finds
'Let’s get going': government launches major Brexit comms campaign as end of transition period nears
13 Jul 2020 Brexit
'Let’s get going': government launches major Brexit comms campaign as end of transition period nears
“There are actions that businesses and citizens must take now to ensure we hit the ground running”, says Michael Gove
‘Totally and utterly stupid’: Cummings rejects idea of appointing Brexiteer cabinet secretary
01 Jul 2020 Brexit
‘Totally and utterly stupid’: Cummings rejects idea of appointing Brexiteer cabinet secretary
PM’s top aids sets out recommended reading for spads, including a book that concludes “only the paranoid survive”
Truss refuses to rule out DIT merger with new foreign and development department
25 Jun 2020 Brexit
Truss refuses to rule out DIT merger with new foreign and development department
"I’m not focused on the precise structure of Whitehall," Truss tells MPs
Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen hold talks in bid to break Brexit deadlock
15 Jun 2020 Brexit
Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen hold talks in bid to break Brexit deadlock

The PM will be joined on the call by Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove and UK’s chief negotiator David Frost.
UK ‘ditches plan’ for full post-Brexit border checks on EU goods
12 Jun 2020 Brexit
UK ‘ditches plan’ for full post-Brexit border checks on EU goods

Government reveals prime minister will hold talks with the leaders of EU institutions on the UK's future relationship with the bloc later this month
Brexit: Border Delivery Group moves to Cabinet Office
12 Jun 2020 Brexit
Brexit: Border Delivery Group moves to Cabinet Office

MOG change happens as government abandons plans for full customs checks immediately post-transition amid coronavirus crisis
Departments use Brexit contracts to bring in consultants for Covid-19 support Exclusive
09 Jun 2020 Brexit
Departments use Brexit contracts to bring in consultants for Covid-19 support

Cabinet Office sets up “commercial clearing hub” where departments can bid for consultants
Brexit messaging likely to be 'crowded out' by Covid-19 campaign, MPs warn
03 Jun 2020 Brexit
Brexit messaging likely to be 'crowded out' by Covid-19 campaign, MPs warn

PAC says Get Ready for Brexit campaign did not inspire confidence, and UK now faces "two incredible, unprecedented political and economic upheavals"
Brexit: Michael Gove says there will be ‘additional new processes’ at Northern Ireland border
21 May 2020 Brexit
Brexit: Michael Gove says there will be ‘additional new processes’ at Northern Ireland border

Cabinet Office minister says there will be “some limited additional process on goods arriving in Northern Ireland” under the Brexit deal
Ministers allowed civil servants to become ‘political punchbags’ amid Brexit prep
15 May 2020 Brexit
Ministers allowed civil servants to become ‘political punchbags’ amid Brexit prep

Successive prime ministers “failed to offer any significant protection” as officials came under attack, IfG says
Trade Remedies Authority chief exec steps down
30 Apr 2020 Brexit
Trade Remedies Authority chief exec steps down

Claire Bassett resigns while the post-Brexit trade body is still in shadow form
Coronavirus pandemic should focus EU minds on Brexit deal, says Michael Gove
28 Apr 2020 Brexit
Coronavirus pandemic should focus EU minds on Brexit deal, says Michael Gove

Cabinet Office minister insists it is "still entirely possible to conclude negotiations" by 31 December despite coronavirus crisis