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International development committee says a major shift in aid spending is needed to match the "existential threat" of climate change

As the UK faces increasingly complex global threats, our defence and security organisations must work more collaboratively than ever. Here, CSW hears from Gary Aitkenhead, chief executive of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

As the UK faces increasingly complex global threats, our defence and security organisations must work more collaboratively than ever. Here, CSW hears from chief of the defence staff General Sir Nick Carter

“I used to say to people when you come into the NSC you leave the politics at the door – and you leave your mobile phones at the door,” says ex-cab sec

Nigel Farage’s new party unveils former Office for National Statistics trade specialist as European Parliament hopeful

At a time when Brexit is revealing a lot about UK governance, a new report has found the British civil service is the worldwide leader. Calum Miller of the Blavatnik School of Government, which published the report, explains the ranking

International trade secretary Liam Fox approves doubling of UKEF cover for exports despite warnings move would fall outside established risk framework

Leaked document warns "government does not have the strongest track record on delivery of large tech projects"

Brexit negotiations were also undermined by politicians' distrust of civil servants, think tank says

Department says ‘starchitect’-designed residence for consul general will help promote British business

Report details seismic Whitehall shifts, two years after Theresa May triggered Article 50

 

MPs say department has overseen seriously unacceptable practice in almost every area of the deportation system

Plan would waive Northern Ireland border checks and slash tariffs if the UK leaves the EU without a deal

Following late night meetings in Strasbourg, prime minister says the government has strengthened agreement to make clear the UK can’t remain in Irish backstop indefinitely

Lords urge Home Office to widen promotion and ensure EU citizens have physical documentation of status

Nick Hewer hosted show “an excellent way to engage with current and potential exporters”, insists department

Tax agency says only 17% of businesses have vital trading registration for no-deal Brexit 

Cabinet sec says Farr “dedicated his entire career to keeping our citizens safe and the country secure”

Defra’s Clare Moriarty and DfT’s Bernadette Kelly update MPs on Brexit staffing plans for frontline departments

Bernadette Kelly defends department’s due diligence over Seaborne Freight debacle

Brexit department says one-off governance model reflects its 'unique' role

Shadow foreign secretary says the FCO is suffering a  “crisis of morale"

Proposed funding shift will look to unlock philanthropists, investors and the general public to provide more private donations

Liam Fox targets South Korea, Canada, Israel and Colombia counterparts at Davos as Brexit clock ticks