FCDO accused of ‘trying to hide foreign aid cuts’
25 Jun 2021 Politics & Constitution
FCDO accused of ‘trying to hide foreign aid cuts’
Parliamentary committee chair says failure to properly detail spending coincides with reduction in Official Development Assistance
PM’s new standards adviser ‘blocked’ from answering questions
28 May 2021 Politics & Constitution
PM’s new standards adviser ‘blocked’ from answering questions
Cabinet secretary asked why department intervened to stop Lord Geidt from responding to MPs’ questionnaire
Civil service reform ‘must be accompanied by training for ministers’
24 May 2021 Politics & Constitution
Civil service reform ‘must be accompanied by training for ministers’
Think tank says training would give ministers a "better understanding of the implications of policy options"
Patel and Rycroft under fire for 'inaccurate' evidence on asylum-seeker camps
18 May 2021 Politics & Constitution
Patel and Rycroft under fire for 'inaccurate' evidence on asylum-seeker camps
MPs demand home secretary explain "contradictions" between evidence she gave on Napier Barracks and inspection report
Cameron denies intimidating civil servants with Greensill lobbying
14 May 2021 Politics & Constitution
Cameron denies intimidating civil servants with Greensill lobbying
Former PM admits he has lessons to learn but calls for tough rules on second jobs for officials
Cash didn’t fuel my Greensill lobbying, says former PM
14 May 2021 Politics & Constitution
Cash didn’t fuel my Greensill lobbying, says former PM
But David Cameron tells MPs he had a “serious economic interest” in failed financial firm
Queen’s Speech: Key bills in PM's plan to 'turbo-charge' pandemic recovery
11 May 2021 Politics & Constitution
Queen’s Speech: Key bills in PM's plan to 'turbo-charge' pandemic recovery
Plans to “create a stronger, healthier and more prosperous nation” with more than 30 new pieces of legislation
PM faces sleaze watchdog probe over Caribbean holiday
11 May 2021 Politics & Constitution
PM faces sleaze watchdog probe over Caribbean holiday
Standards commissioner confirms Boris Johnson is being investigated over his 2019 getaway
Labour names new shadow chancellor in reshuffle
10 May 2021 Politics & Constitution
Labour names new shadow chancellor in reshuffle
Rachel Reeves, who previously shadowed Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove, promoted
Cameron set for grilling over Treasury lobbying
07 May 2021 Politics & Constitution
Cameron set for grilling over Treasury lobbying
Former PM and financier Lex Greensill will face select committee probe next week, MPs confirm
Cab sec ‘not told’ about PM’s plans for trust to bankroll No.10 refurb
06 May 2021 Politics & Constitution
Cab sec ‘not told’ about PM’s plans for trust to bankroll No.10 refurb
Simon Case was unaware of controversial proposals until media reports emerged in February, Cabinet Office confirms
Departments face new transparency call over ‘unregulated appointments’
30 Apr 2021 Politics & Constitution
Departments face new transparency call over ‘unregulated appointments’
Watchdog Peter Riddell salutes decision to hire Kate Bingham for UK Vaccines Task Force work but says wider phenomenon is a problem