Economy

Unchanged year-on-year proportion comes as government continues drive to increase spending with smaller suppliers

Chancellor publishes letter to Treasury select committee after government release of 25 technical notices on preparing for no-deal Brexit

International trade secretary Liam Fox unveils Exports Strategy with goal to increase UK exports to 35% of GDP

Ministry to work with successful proposals to help them develop the most appropriate delivery arrangements for new housing developments

Civil service chief executive says first 1,800 specialists will join the profession later this year

Northern Ireland's attorney general John Larkin is seeking “authoritative guidance” on decisions that can be taken by officials in absence of ministers

Education and Skills Funding Agency pushes back small-firms target "to keep stability in the marketplace"

DCMS-led document also signals departments will face greater requirement to demonstrate social-value aspects of contracts and grants

Federation of Small Businesses warns against “mega contracts” as Department for Transport says it’s on track to meet procurement targets

Robert Devereux's successor unpacks his first seven months at the helm in Caxton House

Commercial Law Group expansion includes an increase to 13 in the number of senior posts

Chief executive predicts "challenging" year after expert shortages combine with casework hike