Foreign Affairs

Hike pay to keep key talent, Institute for Government urges ministers 

In our January issue, CSW asks experts to give their thoughts on the new government’s policy priorities. In this first entry, Andrew Mitchell MP sets out why the government must keep the Department for International Development in the looming machinery of government changes

Officials failed to learn lessons as cost of projects rockets by 115%, NAO says

Talks come after von der Leyen has warned that the timetable leaves "very little time" to strike a deal

Lord Peter Ricketts says ‘no civil servant can handle a crisis of this magnitude without hands-on political direction’

Plans for a standalone borders and immigration department also put on back burner, according to reports.

Robin Butler suggested impressionist could trick chancellor into revealing budget details amid wave of spoof calls, former Channel 4 boss recalls

As 2020 approaches, senior figures from across government reflect on their highlights and challenges of 2019, look ahead to the next 12 months and share their favourite festive memories

Stats released after FoI release shows 90% of appeals successful

Former ministerial adviser joins calls for DExEU to be wound up after January Brexit day

Warning comes amid reports the PM wants the Foreign Office to absorb the aid department

Reports suggest departmental changes will be implemented in the new year following a limited reshuffle this week

Brexit department remains an awkward fit in Whitehall, IfG says

Civil servants working up merger plans, reports say

Document latest in series of leaks that flag concerns over next steps for Boris Johnson’s plan

Last week’s leak gives some insights on trade talks, but the government needs to be more open to get the best results

Manifesto pledge details plans for four new ministries and scrap ‘symbol of fear’ DWP as part of moves to halt Universal Credit rollout

Manifesto pledges include resurrecting department for climate change and creating a chief secretary for sustainability role in HM Treasury

Secret Intelligence Service chief details how he interacts with Downing Street and what he looks for in new recruits

The Department for International Trade has just helped host an international sporting event more than 6,000 miles away. Richard Johnstone finds out how they did it, and why this could the first of many such projects for government

"Flextension" granted as government launches Operation Brock no-deal contingency plan

Departmental comms blitz will feature radio, catch-up TV and outdoor advertising as Brexit prep continues

Johnson will chair panel to spearhead cross-departmental approach on environmental protection

Boris Johnson has hailed his new Brexit deal with the EU ahead of a parliamentary vote tomorrow. What’s changed since the last one?