Foreign Affairs

As the UK faces increasingly complex global threats, our defence and security organisations must work more collaboratively than ever. Here, CSW hears from chief of the defence staff General Sir Nick Carter

“I used to say to people when you come into the NSC you leave the politics at the door – and you leave your mobile phones at the door,” says ex-cab sec

Latest Oxford University ranking sees Whitehall rise to global top spot from fourth-best

Former national security adviser Sir Mark Lyall Grant says leaks may undermine effective decision making in the longer term

At a time when Brexit is revealing a lot about UK governance, a new report has found the British civil service is the worldwide leader. Calum Miller of the Blavatnik School of Government, which published the report, explains the ranking

As the UK faces increasingly complex global threats, our defence and security organisations must work more collaboratively than ever. Here, CSW hears from National Cyber Security Centre chief Ciaran Martin

As the UK faces increasingly complex global threats, our defence and security organisations must work more collaboratively than ever. Here, CSW hears from National Crime Agency DG Lynne Owens on its work

Leaked document warns "government does not have the strongest track record on delivery of large tech projects"

One year on from the launch of the Fusion Doctrine, there are still obstacles to achieving this ‘whole-system’ approach towards national security objectives. CSW, in partnership with PA Consulting, hosted a roundtable to discuss the barriers to collaboration, and how government and industry can better work together. Geoffrey Lyons reports

Brexit negotiations were also undermined by politicians' distrust of civil servants, think tank says

Extension gives the government the chance to "reconsider" its Brexit strategy, says European Council president

Ex-FCO head says civil servants must not be scapegoated for ‘badly mishandled’ process

Former cabinet secretary also says Sir Mark Sedwill faces "mission impossible"

Scheme launched days after cabinet secretary admits there were "underlying structural causes" for scandal

Department says ‘starchitect’-designed residence for consul general will help promote British business

MPs say department has overseen seriously unacceptable practice in almost every area of the deportation system

Plan would waive Northern Ireland border checks and slash tariffs if the UK leaves the EU without a deal

Following late night meetings in Strasbourg, prime minister says the government has strengthened agreement to make clear the UK can’t remain in Irish backstop indefinitely

Institute for Government urges cabinet secretary Mark Sedwill consider creating separate immigration department

“No mitigation available for the severe consequences of a no-deal outcome,” says David Sterling

Ex-government lawyer says government would have to have cleared “a very high bar in court” to defend no-deal Brexit ferry procurement

Nick Hewer hosted show “an excellent way to engage with current and potential exporters”, insists department

Tax agency says only 17% of businesses have vital trading registration for no-deal Brexit 

Move expected as ministers threaten to quit if prime minister does not rule out leaving the EU without an agreement