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    MoD officials set to lend a hand with Brexit planning
    25 Jan 2017 Foreign Affairs
    MoD officials set to lend a hand with Brexit planning

    Ministry of Defence perm sec Stephen Lovegrove offers "expertise" to DExEU as Whitehall readies for Brexit – but downplays impact of European Union departure on the MoD's own work


    Article 50 case: Parliament must have say on Brexit as government loses appeal
    24 Jan 2017 Foreign Affairs
    Article 50 case: Parliament must have say on Brexit as government loses appeal

     But devolved parliaments in Holyrood, Cardiff and Stormont will not get binding votes on Article 50


    Trump inauguration: presidential transitions and intra-administration tensions
    20 Jan 2017 Foreign Affairs
    Trump inauguration: presidential transitions and intra-administration tensions

    As Donald Trump is inaugurated as the 45th president of the United States, Kings College London research fellow Joe Devanny looks at the tensions that arise between administrations and considers parallels with Whitehall


    Parliament will get vote on Brexit, says Theresa May
    17 Jan 2017 Foreign Affairs
    Parliament will get vote on Brexit, says Theresa May

    "No deal for Britain is better than a bad deal for Britain," says prime minister in major Chatham House address


    'A long way to go' – Home Office urged to clarify Syria resettlement programme
    13 Jan 2017 Foreign Affairs
    "A long way to go" – Home Office urged to clarify Syria resettlement programme

    Public Accounts Committee warns councils and refugees are confused by responsibilities and entitlements


    DfID’s under-fire cash transfer scheme delivers “strong value for money”, aid watchdog finds
    12 Jan 2017 Foreign Affairs
    DfID’s under-fire cash transfer scheme delivers “strong value for money”, aid watchdog finds

    Scheme delivers strong value for money and has exceeded targets, Independent Commission for Aid Impact says, but officials could do more to help national governments improve the way cash is delivered


    Confirmed: Antonia Romeo is new Department for International Trade perm sec
    10 Jan 2017 Foreign Affairs
    Confirmed: Antonia Romeo is new Department for International Trade perm sec

    UK's current consul general in New York heading back to Whitehall as perm sec, as DIT makes plans to bolster top team with "expert" second-in-command


    Antonia Romeo tipped as new Department for International Trade perm sec
    10 Jan 2017 Foreign Affairs
    Antonia Romeo tipped as new Department for International Trade perm sec

    UK's current consul general in New York set for Whitehall return, according to reports


    'Enemies of the people'? It's not Whitehall's job to carry out simplistic commands without question
    09 Jan 2017 Foreign Affairs
    "Enemies of the people"? It's not Whitehall's job to carry out simplistic commands without question

    The recent attacks on the civil service paint it as being incapable of making Brexit work. But senior officials are increasingly alarmed that the government is forcing them into positions that make them look stupid and out of control


    Bernard Jenkin: ex-civil service chiefs should stop “rocking the boat” on Brexit
    09 Jan 2017 Foreign Affairs
    Bernard Jenkin: ex-civil service chiefs should stop “rocking the boat” on Brexit

    Exclusive: Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee chairman says Brexiteers' calls for a clear-out of the civil service are "complete rubbish" — but attacks interventions of former permanent secretaries in wake of EU ambassador's resignation


    Top Brexit campaigner Bernard Jenkin says politicising civil service would fill him with 'horror'
    06 Jan 2017 Foreign Affairs
    Top Brexit campaigner Bernard Jenkin says politicising civil service would fill him with "horror"

    Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee chairman also warns former top officials against playing into the "stereotype" of a Europhile civil service


    'Skilful and resilient' Sir Tim Barrow named as UK's new ambassador to the EU
    04 Jan 2017 Foreign Affairs
    "Skilful and resilient" Sir Tim Barrow named as UK's new ambassador to the EU

    FCO political director on the move to take on top Brussels job, amid row over civil service impartiality


    Sir Ivan Rogers: Outgoing EU ambassador urges officials to 'speak truth to power' amid Brexit row
    04 Jan 2017 Foreign Affairs
    Sir Ivan Rogers: Outgoing EU ambassador urges officials to "speak truth to power" amid Brexit row

    Outgoing permanent representative to the European Union uses resignation letter to tell officials not to shy away from delivering "uncomfortable" truths in the months ahead


    Sir Ivan Rogers quits as UK's Brussels ambassador as ex-Treasury chief warns of 'destruction of EU expertise'
    03 Jan 2017 Foreign Affairs
    Sir Ivan Rogers quits as UK's Brussels ambassador as ex-Treasury chief warns of "destruction of EU expertise"

    Government confirms resignation of UK's top EU diplomat, as former Treasury perm sec Sir Nick Macpherson hits out at sidelining of experts


    Brexit department told to hire chief scientist 'without delay'
    21 Dec 2016 Foreign Affairs
    Brexit department told to hire chief scientist "without delay"

    Exiting the European Union secretary David Davis is told he needs his own scientific adviser "to get the best possible" evidence base for Brexit


    Theresa May shrugs off warning about civil service Brexit capacity
    20 Dec 2016 Foreign Affairs
    Theresa May shrugs off warning about civil service Brexit capacity

    Prime minister side-steps question about recent Institute for Government report under questioning from the Liaison committee


    Extra Brexit cash not enough for the Foreign Office, MPs warn
    19 Dec 2016 Foreign Affairs
    Extra Brexit cash not enough for the Foreign Office, MPs warn

    Foreign Affairs Committee warns Treasury to "urgently" consider a rethink of the Foreign Office's budget plans given the vote for Brexit


    DfID perm sec Mark Lowcock on a 'funny old year' and Theresa May's “Global Britain” vision
    16 Dec 2016 Foreign Affairs
    DfID perm sec Mark Lowcock on a "funny old year" and Theresa May's “Global Britain” vision

    With the end of 2016 fast approaching, we asked the UK's top officials to look back at the year, outline their goals for 2017 – and shed some light on their festive favourites. Mark Lowcock, permanent secretary of the Department for International Development, takes part in our annual perm secs round-up...


    Scottish government perm sec Leslie Evans on Brexit, vertigo and delivering in 2017
    16 Dec 2016 Foreign Affairs
    Scottish government perm sec Leslie Evans on Brexit, vertigo and delivering in 2017

    With the end of 2016 fast approaching, we asked the UK's top officials to look back at the year, outline their goals for 2017 – and shed some light on their festive favourites. Leslie Evans, permanent secretary of the Scottish Government, takes part in our annual perm secs round-up...


    Brexit talks could last 'at least five years', says Gus O'Donnell
    15 Dec 2016 Foreign Affairs
    Brexit talks could last "at least five years", says Gus O'Donnell

    Former cabinet secretary "all sorts of details will still remain to be sorted out" after two-year deadline elapses


    Brexit: ministers urged to give civil service clearer direction
    14 Dec 2016 Foreign Affairs
    Brexit: ministers urged to give civil service clearer direction

    Latest report from the Institute for Government finds that departments need clarity about government’s negotiating plans if they are to make the most of Brexit, and urges officials to improve planning for life outside of the European Union


    DfID 'evasive' on blame for St Helena airport 'white elephant', say MPs
    14 Dec 2016 Foreign Affairs
    DfID "evasive" on blame for St Helena airport "white elephant", say MPs

    Public Accounts Committee says design of new airport for UK overseas territory failed to account for wind shear, and attacks Department for International Development over planning and accountability


    International Trade perm sec Sir Martin Donnelly on launching a new department & handing over the reins in 2017
    13 Dec 2016 Foreign Affairs
    International Trade perm sec Sir Martin Donnelly on launching a new department & handing over the reins in 2017

    With the end of 2016 fast approaching, we asked the UK's top officials to look back at the year, outline their goals for 2017 – and shed some light on their festive favourites. Sir Martin Donnelly, permanent secretary, Department for International Trade, takes part in our annual perm secs round-up...


    Environment Agency chair Emma Howard Boyd on 2017 & ensuring the environment is a priority in the Brexit debate
    13 Dec 2016 Foreign Affairs
    Environment Agency chair Emma Howard Boyd on 2017 & ensuring the environment is a priority in the Brexit debate

    With the end of 2016 fast approaching, we asked the UK's top officials to look back at the year, outline their goals for 2017 – and shed some light on their festive favourites. Emma Howard Boyd, chair of the Environment Agency, takes part in our annual perm secs round-up...


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