Brexit

David Frost says the UK will not extend the transition period beyond the end of December as “at that point we recover our political and economic independence in full”

The UK’s formal exit from the European Union has seen the government try to move the country’s focus from Brexit. But civil servants will have no such luxury

Emma Howard Boyd calls on new watchdog to engage widely and not focus “just at those seen as doing ‘environment’”

"With determination, you’ve got Brexit done, and you’ve done a brilliant job," PM says

PM rules out accepting EU rules in exchange for post-Brexit trade deal as both sides set out negotiating plans

Government urged to ensure that promises to keep find officials meaningful roles are honoured

PM will say Brexit is not an end but the beginning of ‘national renewal and change’

Think-tank points to Cummings’ civil service reform agenda and debate on the union as key work areas

Around one third of UK citizens said they had looked at EU exit info, a figure "broadly unchanged” during the campaign, say auditors

Boris Johnson to take personal charge of post-Brexit trade talks supported by a 'small and agile' new unit

Mark Thurston leads ranking for second year running as John Manzoni and Mark Sedwill well down list

National Audit Office says department and delivery firm underestimated the task of delivering new rail network

More than two-thirds surveyed predict a surge in business from government, councils and health service

'Brexit will be the dominant driver of the underlying business of this government,' Rycroft predicts

Ten senior officials with Brexit responsibility moved jobs in 2018/19 despite year being a high water mark of EU exit prep, think tank finds

DG will oversee input to trade negotiations, job ad says as chancellor promises "no alignment" with EU post-Brexit

Home Office puts applicants on notice that highly-influential panel's role “may evolve” post-Brexit

Hike pay to keep key talent, Institute for Government urges ministers 

National Audit Office flags lack of measurable objectives and impact evaluation in department’s £2.4bn-a-year portfolio of help

Talks come after von der Leyen has warned that the timetable leaves "very little time" to strike a deal

Plans for a standalone borders and immigration department also put on back burner, according to reports.

Unit set to be formed in the Cabinet Office following DExEU abolition

Revised spending assessment rules intended to improve economic growth

As 2020 approaches, senior figures from across government reflect on their highlights and challenges of 2019, look ahead to the next 12 months and share their favourite festive memories