Though some politicians dismiss civil servants’ ability to get jobs “in the real world”, moving between sectors is more and more common. Tamsin Rutter takes a look at the data to find out where top officials go after leaving Whitehall

Cabinet secretary tells MPs Whitehall is looking at ways to reward civil servants who stay in their jobs for longer

Department launches three-year plan to boost digital, data and technology offer

Philip Rutnam and predecessor Mark Sedwill join HMRC’s Edward Troup in list of public servants recognised by the Queen

Former planning and skills minister reflects on life in government and ‘too vague’ David Cameron

Harlow Council planners approve blueprint for science campus

Watchdog MP Meg Hillier slams two-year time-lag that has seen millions of pounds spent on services from an "inadequate" provider

Post-implementation evaluation admits many employers see new system as a burden

NAO report calls on the government to ensure regulatory reforms can improve student perceptions of value for money

The system for civil service pay has turned into both a farce and a disaster. The government must lift the 1% cap and take action to address the gap with the private sector

Former Cabinet Office minister told MPs he became disillusioned with civil service skills and repeats call for basic training