Leadership

IfG think tank calls for John Manzoni to be SRO of Brexit preparations and DExEU to start handing out permanent contracts

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

Foreign secretary reveals that government’s “inner struggle” over how to implement Brexit “is very, very difficult” in secret recording

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