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The civil service commercial chief heading up the government’s efforts to improve its procurement and contracting skills tells Richard Johnstone about his goals, and how Whitehall dealt with the collapse of Carillion

Government looks to create up to 50 different tests for candidates

Report confirms Jon Thompson’s comments to Civil Service World that elements of Making Tax Digital programme could be delayed as department creates room to take on Brexit work

Despite reports of its demise, the 1% cap on pay increases remains in place across the UK government civil service. As workers across the public sector, including the Scottish Government, get cap-busting awards, it is time for the limit to end for all public servants

New director Lisa Osofsky insists plan to fold SFO into National Crime Agency has been dropped

The Windrush scandal again shows the need for government to address departmental culture. Companies focused on customer service can help provide the answer

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

PACAC expresses confidence in Sir Jeremy Heywood’s commitment to effective decision-making, but says now is the time to introduce safeguards

Construction of the new submarines to maintain the UK’s nuclear deterrent is the latest major government scheme to be undertaken by a dedicated project delivery company. Richard Johnstone looks at how they work. Photography by Paul Heartfield

Theresa May says the introduction of new qualification is “the most significant reform to advanced technical education in 70 years” as first 52 providers are named

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

Jonathan Slater has warned education secretary Damian Hinds that plans to implement changes by 2020 may not be deliverable

Move of Hugh Ind, who had faced scrutiny following the resignation of former home secretary Amber Rudd, not lined to report examining advice to ministers, says department

Government faces constant contradictions in public expectations – and nowhere more so than the Home Office. A more honest discussion might help us learn the lessons of Windrush

Auditors find a lack of evidence that departments consistently act on recommendations from government-funded investigations

Civil Aviation Authority chief Andrew Haines announced as chief executive of the DfT-owned company

Former transport secretary criticises ‘bonanza for lawyers and consultants’ during five-month delay before line was renationalised

Group to be chaired by Ministry of Defence board member and banking executive Sir Gerry Grimstone

Parliamentary report calls for better intelligence sharing between departments and stronger political guidance for FCO and HMRC

After a career managing major projects and transforming the way we maintain our roads, Graham Dalton is making his mark at the DIO. He speaks to Jim Dunton about smarter partnerships, runway renovations, and dinghies

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

David Sterling backs decision by department to appeal High Court judgment against construction of incinerator

Cabinet Office advertises for replacement for Campbell McCafferty, who has held the role since it was created in 2016

Two select committees back the government’s decision not to bail out outsourcing firm and let it fall into liquidation