Treasury publishes Rishi Sunak’s text messages to David Cameron in Greensill lobbying row
09 Apr 2021 Politics & Constitution
Treasury publishes Rishi Sunak’s text messages to David Cameron in Greensill lobbying row
Chancellor ‘pushed officials to explore options’ messages reveal, but no support was agreed
Government to trial vaccine passports as PM confirms next stage of lockdown easing
06 Apr 2021 Politics & Constitution
Government to trial vaccine passports as PM confirms next stage of lockdown easing
Possible role for ‘Covid-status certification’ discussed as Cabinet Office review continues
Pressure mounts for probe into Greensill Capital lobbying of Whitehall
31 Mar 2021 Politics & Constitution
Pressure mounts for probe into Greensill Capital lobbying of Whitehall
Standards watchdog insists it “has no remit” to investigate but pledges to feed concerns into ongoing ethics review
MPs vote to extend Covid powers as Hancock admits they may roll over into 2022
26 Mar 2021 Politics & Constitution
MPs vote to extend Covid powers as Hancock admits they may roll over into 2022
Health secretary says he "cannot answer" if the Coronavirus Act will be retired in September
Gove sets out plans to boost civil service cooperation across UK
26 Mar 2021 Politics & Constitution
Gove sets out plans to boost civil service cooperation across UK
Fast Stream will offer more places in devolved nations while secondment scheme will help officials experience different administrations
'No dilution' of ethical standards in government, Sedwill insists
22 Mar 2021 Politics & Constitution
'No dilution' of ethical standards in government, Sedwill insists
Former cabinet secretary admits some decisions during Covid pandemic may not stand up to scrutiny but says controversies go in "cycles"
Dido Harding appointment may expose regulatory gaps says First Civil Service Commissioner
17 Mar 2021 Politics & Constitution
Dido Harding appointment may expose regulatory gaps says First Civil Service Commissioner
Ian Watmore tells MPs there is a case for reviewing whether NHS Test and Trace role handed to Conservative peer demonstrates “cracks” in the system
Ministerial conduct probes shouldn’t need PM's go-ahead, Patel report author says
11 Mar 2021 Politics & Constitution
Ministerial conduct probes shouldn’t need PM's go-ahead, Patel report author says
Independent adviser who quit after finding home secretary bullied staff says new freedoms would help PM and cabinet secretary
Acoba chief Pickles sets out proposals for beefed-up scrutiny of post-government jobs
26 Feb 2021 Politics & Constitution
Acoba chief Pickles sets out proposals for beefed-up scrutiny of post-government jobs
Boosted transparency and spectre of honours impact form part of anti-corruption watchdog’s drive
Gove and Hancock rebuked for failing to appear before Covid-19 probe
24 Feb 2021 Politics & Constitution
Gove and Hancock rebuked for failing to appear before Covid-19 probe
PACAC chair William Wragg says cabinet ministers should not “shy away from scrutiny”
Chief Brexit negotiator David Frost handed cabinet post
18 Feb 2021 Politics & Constitution
Chief Brexit negotiator David Frost handed cabinet post
Conservative peer will become Cabinet Office minister tasked with overseeing future EU relations
Cabinet Office insists FOI ‘clearing house’ does not dictate to ministries
11 Feb 2021 Politics & Constitution
Cabinet Office insists FOI ‘clearing house’ does not dictate to ministries
Department denies information requests from journalists are handled differently to others but admits to preparing for “possible media interest”