IfG review on boosting cross-government functions highlighted civil service 'must tackle perception that policy trumps specialisms' for career progression

New office space to be shared with NHS Digital hailed as boost to Northern Powerhouse

Fifth benchmarking exercise finds three core areas for improvement

Former civil service head also brands no Brexit deal a ‘complete disaster’ for Britain

Chancellor insists improved transport links in north is top priority but criticised for lack of clarity

Government Communications Service sets out role of departments in supporting government priorities, including getting greatest possible public support for EU exit deal

Think tank Reform wants department to boost digital infrastructure with savings from Whitehall’s automation agenda

Sir Malcolm McKibbin is to join the board of Co-operation Ireland after five years as top civil servant in Northern Ireland

The DVLA chief executive explains to Civil Service World how the agency has been transformed into a digital business, and what Whitehall can learn from its base in Swansea

BT will launch a new project with See.Sense, an innovative cycling company from Northern Ireland, to provide cyclists with sensor-enabled bike lights

Former prime minister salutes civil service professionalism and crisis management but says it is poor at delivering change

Centre for Cities warns against overplaying benefits of moving public sector jobs out of London