Economy

Revised public value framework will underline Spending Review focus on value for money, Hammond said in his Spring Statement

Consultation seeks views on whether the UK should develop its own infrastructure finance institution after Brexit

“No mitigation available for the severe consequences of a no-deal outcome,” says David Sterling

Ex-government lawyer says government would have to have cleared “a very high bar in court” to defend no-deal Brexit ferry procurement

Tax agency declares city base structurally complete and ready for fit-out

Tax agency says only 17% of businesses have vital trading registration for no-deal Brexit 

Formal reform plan published as Serco chief says outsourcer has recovered from “dark night of the soul”

Defra’s Clare Moriarty and DfT’s Bernadette Kelly update MPs on Brexit staffing plans for frontline departments

Select committee report has also questioned the chancellor's assertion that "austerity is coming to an end"

Former head of the home civil service and ex-cabinet secretary say nation is simply not ready for 29 March Brexit

Watchdog says department needs to up its game to hit Theresa May's 300,000 new-homes-a-year target

Department kicks off a year of celebrations to mark 100 years since its creation