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Department chief will oversee a "growing portfolio of financial investments in housing and infrastructure delivery", according to job advert

 Former cab sec and home secretary advise officials to resolve disputes behind closed doors in letters to The Times

Union slams report of a list of officials that No.10 would like to replace

The Conservative Party’s newfound interest in the north of England could be a game-changer for civil servants. Or it might just be a passing fad

Applicants given an additional month to apply to head finance watchdog

Prospect survey concern that staff will not be involved in decisions about how future tech is implemented

Site in Sunningdale will be turned into homes and retirement apartments

DfE perm sec confirms move on Twitter as he hosts annual conference

New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via our colleagues at Dods People

Department’s second perm sec will be responsible for HMRC’s operations and deliver transformation plan

Appointment comes as government says Ofcom should regulate social media under Online Harms measures

Pierce will succeed Sir Kim Darroch, who stood down following leaks of diplomatic memos