Brexit

Britain's exit from the European Union will leave few areas of life in government untouched. Our Brexit section brings together the latest breaking news, in-depth analysis and thought-provoking opinion pieces as the civil service rises to the challenge of leaving the EU

23 Feb 2016 Brexit

EU referendum: Jeremy Heywood confirms curbs on civil service support for ministers backing British exit

Cabinet secretary writes to perm secs to confirm that pro-Brexit ministers will not have access to civil service briefings on the referendum

18 Jan 2016 Brexit

Gus O'Donnell: Civil servants will be "mentally" working on Brexit plan

Former cabinet secretary says civil servants will be informally working on preparations for British exit from the European Union in spite of official assurances