Economy

Single-department settlements if the Spending Review is delayed would "pre-empt what should be a proper balancing discussion", chancellor insists

Leaked document warns "government does not have the strongest track record on delivery of large tech projects"

Business department also aims to save £10m a year from research councils merger

Academic dismissed as housing adviser after making remarks about "Soros empire"

Chancellor says it would be "odd" to expect all departments to see funding rise, despite his claim that austerity is ending

MPs call on department to set out consequences faced by officials for £17.6bn rail project’s late running

Department for Transport insists “HS2 is happening" as release of funds delayed

"We are proud of what you do," civil service chiefs say amid "unprecendented" challenges for officials

Department says ‘starchitect’-designed residence for consul general will help promote British business

CDC is doing too little to ensure the billions it invests have maximum impact, ICAI says

Setting out her vision for the upcoming Spending Review, Truss said the Treasury would “prioritise ruthlessly”

MPs urge government to address regional disparities and "bias towards the most innovative industries" in sector deals