DIT has made progress in improving capacity for trade deals, says NAO
14 Dec 2021 Economy
DIT has made progress in improving capacity for trade deals, says NAO
But department needs to ensure agreements are delivering “real benefits”, watchdog warns
Wary councils look for Treasury buy-in for PM’s levelling-up devo deals
09 Dec 2021 Economy
Wary councils look for Treasury buy-in for PM’s levelling-up devo deals
As DLUHC delays publication of white paper, local leaders want commitment from Sunak, Institute for Government says
Treasury staff numbers will fall after 25% hike, says perm sec
03 Dec 2021 Economy
Treasury staff numbers will fall after 25% hike, says perm sec
MPs hear just 23 officials have so far asked to relocate to new Darlington campus
PM seeks economics expert to be next private secretary
02 Dec 2021 Economy
PM seeks economics expert to be next private secretary
Economic affairs post involves leading on policy development for business, housing and transport
HMRC struggles to recover billions in overpaid Covid-19 support and tax debts
22 Nov 2021 Economy
HMRC struggles to recover billions in overpaid Covid-19 support and tax debts
Taskforce likely to recover minority of support paid in error and fraud as NAO says department needs to increase its debt recovery capacity
Government was not prepared enough for Covid pandemic, NAO finds
19 Nov 2021 Economy
Government was not prepared enough for Covid pandemic, NAO finds
Lessons from previous simulation exercises "not fully implemented", watchdog says
Government scientists seek real-world insight for net-zero policymaking
15 Nov 2021 Economy
Government scientists seek real-world insight for net-zero policymaking
Project will look at how social and behaviour changes will impact the government’s 2050 ambitions
Gove eyes new cabinet-level committees to deliver levelling up
09 Nov 2021 Economy
Gove eyes new cabinet-level committees to deliver levelling up
Agenda requires similar structures to those for Brexit and net-zero, minister tells MPs
UK still faces Brexit delivery risks, NAO warns
08 Nov 2021 Economy
UK still faces Brexit delivery risks, NAO warns
Government cannot delay the introduction of import controls “indefinitely”, watchdog says
HMRC: Digitised income tax will not require paid-for software for ‘straightforward tax affairs’, minister claims
03 Nov 2021 Economy
HMRC: Digitised income tax will not require paid-for software for ‘straightforward tax affairs’, minister claims
The department expects a ‘competitive market’ for providers, including various free options
Rishi Sunak overhauls business rates and Universal Credit in his Autumn Budget
27 Oct 2021 Economy
Rishi Sunak overhauls business rates and Universal Credit in his Autumn Budget
Chancellor also announces tax cuts and reforms to Alcohol Duty as he claims the UK is recovering well from the economic impact of the pandemic
Civil service is ‘institutionally biased’ towards investing in the south, ex-minister claims
01 Oct 2021 Economy
Civil service is ‘institutionally biased’ towards investing in the south, ex-minister claims
Northern Research Group leader says levelling up will require a major shakeup of Whitehall as MPs tell Gove to press on with devolution
MPs warn BEIS its product safety regime needs more cash
30 Sep 2021 Economy
MPs warn BEIS its product safety regime needs more cash
Report flags data and skills gaps at Office of Product Safety and Standards even before it takes on new post-Grenfell powers
Gove urged to clarify ‘confused’ levelling-up rhetoric
24 Sep 2021 Economy
Gove urged to clarify ‘confused’ levelling-up rhetoric
Institute for Government warns flagship drive cannot be all things to all people and places
Whitehall cannot deliver levelling-up agenda alone, says National Infrastructure Commission
23 Sep 2021 Economy
Whitehall cannot deliver levelling-up agenda alone, says National Infrastructure Commission
Independent advisory body warns ministers that properly aiding “left behind” areas will require a fundamental shift in funding
Defence secretary launches National Shipbuilding Office
14 Sep 2021 Economy
Defence secretary launches National Shipbuilding Office
Rear Admiral Rex Cox will lead body created to promote UK’s maritime engineering enterprise
Truss names new HM trade commissioners
01 Sep 2021 Economy
Truss names new HM trade commissioners
Former acting DG for negotiations and German-based deputy start new roles
Economic bounce-back ‘won’t shield departments in Spending Review’
31 Aug 2021 Economy
Economic bounce-back ‘won’t shield departments in Spending Review’
Institute for Government says Sunak will need to find additional funding to protect public services
HMRC names new DG for customer strategy and tax design
17 Aug 2021 Economy
HMRC names new DG for customer strategy and tax design
Deputy national statistician Jonathan Athow will take over from Ruth Stainer from October
Ministers blasted for lack of green jobs strategy
09 Aug 2021 Economy
Ministers blasted for lack of green jobs strategy
Statistics show UK is in danger of “missing the boat” on renewables opportunities, says professionals’ union Prospect
Departments ‘need more challenge’ on managing climate change risks
06 Aug 2021 Economy
Departments ‘need more challenge’ on managing climate change risks
Fewer than half of audit and risk assurance committees surveyed say their organisation has a climate or sustainability risk policy
No.10 and DfE ‘refused to make Covid contingency plans for schools’
05 Aug 2021 Economy
No.10 and DfE ‘refused to make Covid contingency plans for schools’
Fear of leaks led to “unforgivable” pandemic decisions, think tank says
Government seeks Northern Ireland protocol rewrite
22 Jul 2021 Economy
Government seeks Northern Ireland protocol rewrite
Proposals ‘require significant change’ admits minister, but EU says it will not agree to renegotiate the deal
NAO sounds alarm over DWP’s ‘record high’ fraud and error rates
20 Jul 2021 Economy
NAO sounds alarm over DWP’s ‘record high’ fraud and error rates
Watchdog says department accepts pandemic response means overpayments will “remain significantly higher than normal for some time”