Foreign Affairs

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

HMRC says the UK’s commitment to secure borders “will not change in the event of a no deal” despite temporary arrangements

Cabinet sec says Farr “dedicated his entire career to keeping our citizens safe and the country secure”

Civil service chief says combining the jobs is part of fusion agenda to boost teamwork across government

Former head of the home civil service and ex-cabinet secretary say nation is simply not ready for 29 March Brexit

Shadow foreign secretary says the FCO is suffering a  “crisis of morale"

Updated no-deal planning sets out temporary period where border checks could be lifted from next month

Proposed funding shift will look to unlock philanthropists, investors and the general public to provide more private donations

Liam Fox targets South Korea, Canada, Israel and Colombia counterparts at Davos as Brexit clock ticks

Prime minister also sets out plans to brief MPs and devolved administrations more in future trade talks after Brexit

Last year’s novichok attacks in Salisbury brought global threats to the doorstep of the government’s Defence Science and Technology Laboratory. Chief executive Gary Aitkenhead tells Richard Johnstone how it is responding to the changing world

Has the age of Twitter changed the Foreign Office – or just what we expect from documentaries? Sue Cameron considers the BBC’s recent exploration of the FCO

Public Accounts Committee questions Gareth Davies about his time as a board member when Haiti allegations emerged