Humza Yousaf quits as Scotland's first minister
29 Apr 2024 Politics & Constitution
Humza Yousaf quits as Scotland's first minister
Yousaf says he is not willing to 'trade my values and principles' to retain power
Aid budget cuts 'have damaged FCDO's reputation as a reliable donor' – perm sec
23 Apr 2024 Politics & Constitution
Aid budget cuts 'have damaged FCDO's reputation as a reliable donor' – perm sec
Perm sec warns of "damaging impact on relationships with partner governments" as support to Sudan slashed by 40%
Devolved administration perm secs flag Whitehall crunch points
19 Apr 2024 Politics & Constitution
Devolved administration perm secs flag Whitehall crunch points
Jayne Brady highlights ignorance of Northern Ireland structures while John-Paul Marks points to breaches of devolution rules
MPs call for new panel to probe 'highly confidential' public spending
16 Apr 2024 Politics & Constitution
MPs call for new panel to probe 'highly confidential' public spending
Public Accounts Committee says "scrutiny gaps" on funding for the nation's nuclear deterrent and Special Forces must be addressed
Never mind the pollacks: ministerial direction signed for fishing scheme
15 Apr 2024 Politics & Constitution
Never mind the pollacks: ministerial direction signed for fishing scheme
Steve Barclay gives Defra the green light to launch compensation package over catch restrictions
GOV.UK still failing to meet users needs, MPs warn
12 Apr 2024 Politics & Constitution
GOV.UK still failing to meet users needs, MPs warn
Culture, Media and Sport Committee sets out recommendations for improved government communications
Labour calls in heavy hitters to advise on 'modernising' HMRC
11 Apr 2024 Politics & Constitution
Labour calls in heavy hitters to advise on 'modernising' HMRC
Former HMRC perm sec Edward Troup is among expert panel that will also look at how to boost tax compliance
Wragg stands down as PACAC chair after sharing MPs' numbers with scammer
09 Apr 2024 Politics & Constitution
Wragg stands down as PACAC chair after sharing MPs' numbers with scammer
MP hands in resignation in fallout from "honeypot" sexting scam
FCDO 'neglecting disabled people' in international development work
08 Apr 2024 Politics & Constitution
FCDO 'neglecting disabled people' in international development work
MPs say gender-equality spending is monitored in a way that that disability inclusion work is not
Cabinet Office told to set out plan for combatting 'chronic' civil-service pay woes
22 Mar 2024 Politics & Constitution
Cabinet Office told to set out plan for combatting 'chronic' civil-service pay woes
MPs describe latest Civil Service People Plan as "vague" and demand step-change in performance management
Case defends membership of all-male Garrick Club
20 Mar 2024 Politics & Constitution
Case defends membership of all-male Garrick Club
Cabinet secretary tells MPs it's easier to change outdated institutions from the inside
Civil Service Muslim Network suspended over Israel-Gaza comments
18 Mar 2024 Politics & Constitution
Civil Service Muslim Network suspended over Israel-Gaza comments
Oliver Dowden orders suspension of network pending an investigation into comments by webinar convenors
Labour sets out plan for 1,000-strong asylum removals squad
18 Mar 2024 Politics & Constitution
Labour sets out plan for 1,000-strong asylum removals squad
'Returns and Enforcement Unit' would target the 40% fall in asylum removals since 2010, shadow home secretary says
Education secretary urged to retract comment about 'punching' Ofsted inspectors
18 Mar 2024 Politics & Constitution
Education secretary urged to retract comment about 'punching' Ofsted inspectors
Union says minister's comments "serve to further stoke division between inspectors and school leaders"
Departments 'face months of funding uncertainty', OBR chair says
13 Mar 2024 Politics & Constitution
Departments 'face months of funding uncertainty', OBR chair says
MPs are warned that lack of detail on spending beyond March 2025 will hamper leaders' abilty to plan
Perm secs get flak over action to combat fraud and corruption
12 Mar 2024 Politics & Constitution
Perm secs get flak over action to combat fraud and corruption
Public Accounts Committee chair questions commitments to transparency and flags "vagueness" on investment for recovery work
Sedwill says civil service needs a 'physical campus' for training
11 Mar 2024 Politics & Constitution
Sedwill says civil service needs a 'physical campus' for training
Former cabinet secretary also tells MPs officials need to be incentivised to stay in their jobs for longer
Starmer would create policy delivery unit and slimmed-down 'executive cabinet'
11 Mar 2024 Politics & Constitution
Starmer would create policy delivery unit and slimmed-down 'executive cabinet'
Executive cabinet would make 'most important strategic decisions' in a Labour government
IfG commission recommends new Department for the Civil Service
11 Mar 2024 Politics & Constitution
IfG commission recommends new Department for the Civil Service
Report also calls for a new first secretary of state to the lead the civil service department and a department for the PM and his cabinet
All the key announcements in Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget
06 Mar 2024 Politics & Constitution
All the key announcements in Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget
Hunt announces tax cuts, child benefit reforms and extra levelling up cash
MPs voice value-for-money fears over ballooning government borrowing
05 Mar 2024 Politics & Constitution
MPs voice value-for-money fears over ballooning government borrowing
Public Accounts Committee also flags concerns over loss of institutional knowledge at Debt Management Office
Government's 'fiscal rules' aren't working and must be reformed, IfG warns
29 Feb 2024 Politics & Constitution
Government's 'fiscal rules' aren't working and must be reformed, IfG warns
Think tank's proposals would give departments a "minimum" of two years' worth of firm spending plans
Chisholm admits in-house Crown Consultancy project was 'too difficult'
28 Feb 2024 Politics & Constitution
Chisholm admits in-house Crown Consultancy project was 'too difficult'
But Cabinet Office perm sec insists new arrangements to cut consultancy spending are working
'Completely incorrect': Official defends Munby over Horizon scandal claims
27 Feb 2024 Politics & Constitution
'Completely incorrect': Official defends Munby over Horizon scandal claims
Department for Business and Trade director says perm sec did not suggest compensation for Post Office victims should be stalled