Sunak announces general election on 4 July
23 May 2024 Politics & Constitution
Sunak announces general election on 4 July
"Now is the moment for the country to choose its future," says the prime minister
Infected blood scandal: Report blasts 'defensive' civil service spin
21 May 2024 Politics & Constitution
Infected blood scandal: Report blasts 'defensive' civil service spin
Call for senior civil servants to face new statutory duties over advice to perm secs and ministers
NI power vacuum 'didn't affect Covid response', Sue Gray tells inquiry
20 May 2024 Politics & Constitution
NI power vacuum 'didn't affect Covid response', Sue Gray tells inquiry
Former perm sec doubts presence of ministers would have improved on civil service efforts to prepare for "unprecedented" crisis
UKHSA and DHSC accused of 'getting financial-management basics unacceptably wrong'
10 May 2024 Politics & Constitution
UKHSA and DHSC accused of 'getting financial-management basics unacceptably wrong'
MPs flag weaknesses in agency's controls and health department's oversight
MPs pick new PACAC chair
09 May 2024 Politics & Constitution
MPs pick new PACAC chair
Jackie Doyle-Price will lead watchdog panel after William Wragg's resignation
Ministry of Defence payroll system hacked
07 May 2024 Politics & Constitution
Ministry of Defence payroll system hacked
Defence secretary due to update MPs on data-breach of service personnel details
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