New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via our colleagues at Dods People

Former immigration chief insists "checks and balances" would prevent wrongful deportations

Committee berates government’s “lack of commitment to citizenship policies” and short-lived initiatives

Public spending watchdog supports reasoning behind £35-39bn projection but warns "relatively small changes" could push cost outside the range

Tax authority set to be questioned by select committee after investigations reveal political donations were included in background note for telecoms giant Lycamobile

House of Lords motion wins backing from all living ex-Cabinet secretaries and former FCO leaders

Lord Kerslake has called for an inquiry into the Home Office decision to destroy Windrush landing cards

Helen MacNamara returns to the Cabinet Office to enforce rules on propriety and governance

National Audit Office found gaps of 18% across more than 100 critical skills including intelligence and engineering

Government statistics agency appeals from charity and private sector in promoting digital inclusion

Home Office insists that decision was taken by then UK Border Agency and did not provide any reliable evidence relating to residence claims

Lords committee urges government to review procurement rules and develop a national AI strategy