Leadership

Taking up the post as permanent secretary of the Welsh Government was a homecoming for Dame Shan Morgan after a career that has taken her around the world. She talks to Richard Johnstone about devolved taxes, Brexit talks, and Patagonian adventures

Lord Kerslake has called for an inquiry into the Home Office decision to destroy Windrush landing cards

Helen MacNamara returns to the Cabinet Office to enforce rules on propriety and governance

Home Office insists that decision was taken by then UK Border Agency and did not provide any reliable evidence relating to residence claims

Home secretary tells MPs that new Home Office team will aim to resolve cases within two weeks

Department recruits for leader of newly created unit dedicated to leading the data policy agenda

Home Office minister acknowledges “a growing sense of anxiety” among some Commonwealth immigrants following legislative changes

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

Perm sec Antonia Romeo lauds department’s ability to “highest-calibre talent” after recruiting John Mahon

The former permanent secretary of the Scottish Government discusses career management, financial crises and referendums over sandwiches with Richard Johnstone

Government set to target detailed trade arrangements with the European Union ahead of next March’s exit dates