Economy

Ten-member team to report on case for controversial £55.7bn project by December

Chancellor Sajid Javid says there is no time to delay as he announced auto sign up scheme

Former civil servant Steve O'Neil takes a fresh look at the appliance of science at the heart of government

Treasury announcement shows departments could be expected to make further cuts

Sajid Javid opens spending taps to boost border and customs operations, medical supplies and public information in no-deal Brexit

Overpayments estimated at £1.46bn are 'highest rate since 2011-12' annual report reveals

Infrastructure and Projects Authority reveals Brexit may be improving project delivery across government through more efficient ways of working

Damning report says department has yet to “get a grip” on the troubled trans-capital rail line

Benefits agreed in £33m Eurotunnel settlement “little more than window dressing”, MPs say

Annual report also details declining spending on consultants and temporary staff

Department has “no real understanding” of how well £12bn of pump-priming cash is being used, MPs warn