Economy

Department insists ‘no decisions have been made’ on extending current arrangements

Lesley Titcomb announces "difficult personal decision" after Carillion and BHS flak

MPs ask David Lidington to explore whether beefed-up powers and more resources are required as a matter of urgency

Some four million callers were unable to speak to staff in the past year, with wait times and number of complaints rising

Brexit select committee says nation is cruising towards default ongoing membership post 2020

Jon Thompson says prime minister’s preferred customs partnership option could be cost neutral but take five years to set up

Civil Aviation Authority chief Andrew Haines announced as chief executive of the DfT-owned company

Former transport secretary criticises ‘bonanza for lawyers and consultants’ during five-month delay before line was renationalised

Innovative selection process sees three firms picked for 10-year project to support personnel for next-generation Dreadnought Class nuclear submarines

Changes to so-called IR35 rules for “off-payroll” workers boost coffers as ministers mull roll-out to private firms 

David Sterling backs decision by department to appeal High Court judgment against construction of incinerator

Department pledges to take more notice of green building certification and increase use of low-emission vehicles