Foreign Affairs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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