UK still faces Brexit delivery risks, NAO warns
08 Nov 2021 Economy
UK still faces Brexit delivery risks, NAO warns
Government cannot delay the introduction of import controls “indefinitely”, watchdog says
HMRC: Digitised income tax will not require paid-for software for ‘straightforward tax affairs’, minister claims
03 Nov 2021 Economy
HMRC: Digitised income tax will not require paid-for software for ‘straightforward tax affairs’, minister claims
The department expects a ‘competitive market’ for providers, including various free options
Rishi Sunak overhauls business rates and Universal Credit in his Autumn Budget
27 Oct 2021 Economy
Rishi Sunak overhauls business rates and Universal Credit in his Autumn Budget
Chancellor also announces tax cuts and reforms to Alcohol Duty as he claims the UK is recovering well from the economic impact of the pandemic
Civil service is ‘institutionally biased’ towards investing in the south, ex-minister claims
01 Oct 2021 Economy
Civil service is ‘institutionally biased’ towards investing in the south, ex-minister claims
Northern Research Group leader says levelling up will require a major shakeup of Whitehall as MPs tell Gove to press on with devolution
MPs warn BEIS its product safety regime needs more cash
30 Sep 2021 Economy
MPs warn BEIS its product safety regime needs more cash
Report flags data and skills gaps at Office of Product Safety and Standards even before it takes on new post-Grenfell powers
Gove urged to clarify ‘confused’ levelling-up rhetoric
24 Sep 2021 Economy
Gove urged to clarify ‘confused’ levelling-up rhetoric
Institute for Government warns flagship drive cannot be all things to all people and places
Whitehall cannot deliver levelling-up agenda alone, says National Infrastructure Commission
23 Sep 2021 Economy
Whitehall cannot deliver levelling-up agenda alone, says National Infrastructure Commission
Independent advisory body warns ministers that properly aiding “left behind” areas will require a fundamental shift in funding
Defence secretary launches National Shipbuilding Office
14 Sep 2021 Economy
Defence secretary launches National Shipbuilding Office
Rear Admiral Rex Cox will lead body created to promote UK’s maritime engineering enterprise
Truss names new HM trade commissioners
01 Sep 2021 Economy
Truss names new HM trade commissioners
Former acting DG for negotiations and German-based deputy start new roles
Economic bounce-back ‘won’t shield departments in Spending Review’
31 Aug 2021 Economy
Economic bounce-back ‘won’t shield departments in Spending Review’
Institute for Government says Sunak will need to find additional funding to protect public services
HMRC names new DG for customer strategy and tax design
17 Aug 2021 Economy
HMRC names new DG for customer strategy and tax design
Deputy national statistician Jonathan Athow will take over from Ruth Stainer from October
Departments ‘need more challenge’ on managing climate change risks
06 Aug 2021 Economy
Departments ‘need more challenge’ on managing climate change risks
Fewer than half of audit and risk assurance committees surveyed say their organisation has a climate or sustainability risk policy