Security & Defence

Three years and three secretaries of state into his time as Ministry of Defence permanent secretary, Sir Stephen Lovegrove discusses diversity, procurement lessons, and how long his staff can expect to put up with his jokes

McLean was awarded damehood for services to mathematical biology and advice to government

Troubled background-checking agency appoints local authority boss to top job

Lovegrove tells MPs contractors can use Whitehall site for parliament refurb 

Since 2008 departments have been required to report data breaches every year. In this exclusive research, SA Mathieson digs through the numbers to uncover government's biggest security challenges

Department says Future Recruiting Programme will improve on “overly complex” predecessor scheme

Lynne Owens says £2.7bn funding boost in forthcoming Spending Review will help tackle £37bn annual cost of serious and organised crime

In an increasingly complex security environment, working with the private sector to find solutions is more important than ever. Shaun Hipgrave, head of the new Joint Security and Resilience Centre, talks to Sam Trendall about solving security challenges and why, after 30 years, he’s finally found his dream job

MPs say Cabinet Office, Treasury and Major Projects Review Group have questions to answer over bungled payment-by-results reforms

As the UK faces increasingly complex global threats, our defence and security organisations must work more collaboratively than ever. Here, CSW hears from Gary Aitkenhead, chief executive of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

As the UK faces increasingly complex global risks, our defence and security organisations must work more collaboratively than ever. CSW hears from key leaders on the challenges and opportunities ahead

As the UK faces increasingly complex global threats, our defence and security organisations must work more collaboratively than ever. Here, CSW hears from chief of the defence staff General Sir Nick Carter

Former national security adviser Sir Mark Lyall Grant says leaks may undermine effective decision making in the longer term

As the UK faces increasingly complex global threats, our defence and security organisations must work more collaboratively than ever. Here, CSW hears from Madeleine Alessandri, the prime minister's adviser on national resilience and security, and Dr Christian Turner, the prime minister's adviser on international affairs, about the challenges and opportunities ahead

Committee says department’s refusal to engage on key site for Richmond House redevelopment could also add £350m to project cost

MPs say department has overseen seriously unacceptable practice in almost every area of the deportation system

Taunton building completes three years after initial design work commenced

Outsourcing firm’s chief executive writes to Public Accounts Committee to outline measures taken to improve performance

MoD parliamentary statement reveals plans for armed forces’ reservists to be called up

Last year’s novichok attacks in Salisbury brought global threats to the doorstep of the government’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory. Chief executive Gary Aitkenhead tells Richard Johnstone how it is responding to the changing world

MoD permanent secretary admits the contract has not been "anywhere near as successful as we’d like".

Department offers up to £117k for deputy director with “exceptional” skills

Greater clarity over how spending plans relate to departmental objectives would demonstrate government’s commitment to openness, says think-tank

Department looks to put 50-strong team on standby for Brexit-related crises