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Departure comes as PM seeks new leadership for merged Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
'As normal government business resumes, more of us will now need to be in the workplace'
Sedwill says unprecedented media briefing was "appropriate" as it concerned spad's conduct in offical role
PM tells committee of senior MPs it is time to move on from row over adviser's possible lockdown breaches
Sedwill tested positive for Covid-19 in April
Cabinet secretary also encourages departmental staff to make time to relax – safely – over the Easter weekend
“I know I can count on everyone to exemplify those values as we help the government navigate the country through this emergency”
Cabinet secretary tells civil servants to discuss working from home arrangements and look out for colleagues
Robin Butler suggested impressionist could trick chancellor into revealing budget details amid wave of spoof calls, former Channel 4 boss recalls
Civil service chief says combining the jobs is part of fusion agenda to boost teamwork across government
Report reveals details of plans to slash taxes and tariffs if the UK leaves the European Union without a deal next month
Taking up the roles of cabinet secretary and head of the civil service at a time of seismic change, Sir Mark Sedwill is leading a 400,000-strong team that is growing fast and working hard amid deep uncertainty. He talks to Jess Bowie and Suzannah Brecknell about his priorities, and what he thinks will define his time as government’s top official
IfG session also hears from Lord Robin Butler that internal competition has made managers “impotent” in planning their workforce.