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But HMRC and Border Force workers are still among the most stressed parts of the civil service, according to poll data

PM says he will continue to lead the national fight-back against coronavirus "thanks to the wizardry of modern technology"

In February 2019, Matt Hancock announced plans for a new innovation agency in the NHS. A year on, its chief executive, Matthew Gould, talks to Beckie Smith about health data, listening to patients, and his move from diplomacy to digital

IFS says a job-matching scheme could provide staffing boost in priority areas like the NHS and supermarkets

Business and employee support schemes open for business this week

Downing Street strengthens messaging as Boris Johnson closes shops and tells people to stay at home

Ramping up testing now a priority for ‘data-driven’ strategy, chief scientist tells MPs

Better data is transforming official statistics and there is huge potential for it to help resolve large and pressing issues facing society, says the national statistician

Chancellor Rishi Sunak to set out economic measures this afternoon

Prime minister to lead daily briefings alongside officials in effort to ensure clarity of government plans

Negotiations will not take place in person, but both sides are exploring possible video discussions

Move to be confirmed later today after PM chairs COBRA meeting

£5bn public service response fund and business loans and grants among measures announced in Budget

Civil servants are following the advice of Public Health England, which is tracing people who have come into contact with Nadine Dorries

Boris Johnson and top officials warn that crisis will get worse

Whitty says 'social cost' of measures like school closures means government will wait until the “last possible point” to implement them

Emergency meeting lays out steps ministers could take if outbreak spreads, including calling up retired doctors to help staff hospitals

Emergency committee meeting planned after PM visits hospital to discuss preparations for treating virus

Chris Whitty says NHS has to prepare for 2% mortality rate but reality could be much less

Department urged to introduce no-protest zones at clinics after turning down buffer zones proposal in 2018

Department confirms it has brought embassy staff home as it tells citizens to leave China

In our January issue, CSW asks experts to give their thoughts on the new government’s policy priorities. In this entry, Camille Oung of the Nuffield Trust considers whether the government’s majority will lead to action on social care

Watchdog says keenness to proceed with Liverpool project led to deal being struck before construction failings were known

In our January issue, CSW asks experts to give their thoughts on the new government’s policy priorities. In this entry, Jon Rouse explores the impetus to expand public health initiatives in 2020