Brexit

IfG analysis finds that main parties’ manifesto pledges risk creating uncertainty and distraction

Contraflow scheme was activated amid preparation for a possible no-deal exit from the EU, just as government requested a Brexit extension

Former EU envoy Sir Ivan Rogers predicts that Boris Johnson will face a faces “desperate” choice over Brexit deal next Christmas if he is returned as prime minister

Patent-winning polymath Phillippa Spencer lands double win at UK celebration

Manifesto pledges include resurrecting department for climate change and creating a chief secretary for sustainability role in HM Treasury

Think tank finds that the Brexit-inspired recovery in civil service headcount from historic lows is unlikely to be reversed

"No doubt that Brexit has been a profound shock to the UK"

The head of the National Audit Office has set out his priorities for the role in an exclusive interview with The Civil Service World Podcast

Brexit has created a political crisis, but the civil service has stopped it becoming even more destructive, says the former DWP perm sec

No-deal Brexit operations centre to be wound down for the second time this year

"Flextension" granted as government launches Operation Brock no-deal contingency plan

Union says move is “height of hypocrisy” for ministers who legislated to make industrial action more difficult

FDA says members feel their Brexit work "isn’t being valued" as they turn down offer

Fears remain over the independence of proposed Office for Environmental Protection

Exit plan is backed by parliamentarians for the first time but scheduling dispute leaves deal in limbo

Civil service chiefs defend Get Ready for Brexit campaign and say appearance of police backing for PM speech was "unintentional"

Institute for Government says legislation timetable doesn't allow time for MPs to properly scrutinise deal

Legislation put forward as Michael Gove confirms Westminster would impose direct rule in a no-deal Brexit

Departmental comms blitz will feature radio, catch-up TV and outdoor advertising as Brexit prep continues

Three letters come as Michael Gove announces Operation Yellowhammer plans for a no-deal Brexit have been implemented

Lond-awaited energy white paper finally on its way, business secretary tells MPs

Johnson will chair panel to spearhead cross-departmental approach on environmental protection

Boris Johnson has hailed his new Brexit deal with the EU ahead of a parliamentary vote tomorrow. What’s changed since the last one?

Prime minister announces deal reached, but government’s DUP allies indicate they may not back it