Education

Civil servants think rank-and-file politicians need private briefings on Universal Credit implementation and other big changes 

Evaluating the impact of policies is vital, but often beset by difficulties. Dan Hodges of Innovate UK sets out how the agency measure its effectiveness – and what it can teach the rest of government

Department offers £71k for grade 6 role described as ‘supplementing’ ongoing work

One year into her permanent secretary job, Kelly tells Tamsin Rutter why transport is the best department, about “racy” jobs in deregulation and infrastructure, and why she shed her Brummie accent

PACAC announces new inquiry into case for developing an institution that allows civil service to be ‘more mindful of itself’

Department criticised by Public Accounts Committee for failures to improve careers advice and social mobility

Dominic Herrington to move up from current regional commissioner role on an interim basis

Figures revealed in parliamentary answers show number and length of contracts for temporary workers in some departments

Women and Equalities Committee calls for urgent action to improve data collection across government

More than 200 former staff left out of pocket via Voluntary Exit Scheme

Theresa May says the introduction of new qualification is “the most significant reform to advanced technical education in 70 years” as first 52 providers are named

Jonathan Slater has warned education secretary Damian Hinds that plans to implement changes by 2020 may not be deliverable

Institute for Government says refreshed documents still show ministries “trying to do too much” but welcomes diversity focus

Grenfell Tower tragedy and housing drive are behind growth spurt, department says

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

Dame Judith Hackitt also wants building regulations reviews at least every five years, and for the results to be “user-friendly”

Staff welcome weekly window for healthy activities agreed in deal with civil service unions

Conciliation service officers picket branches as dispute with management escalates

NAO report says spad pushed for Steve Lamey to be hired despite civil servants’ objections

Windrush scandal turns spotlight on numbers shortfall with high-fliers programme

Plan for 2018-19 to focus on four themes, including creating a strong, new relationship with Europe after Brexit

Department points to £185m extra Brexit funding after PAC criticises its lack of preparation

MPs criticise department for not knowing where to spend £7bn pump-priming cashpot

Committee berates government’s “lack of commitment to citizenship policies” and short-lived initiatives