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The stories you may have missed as the government released a host of statements on the last day before summer recess
National Archives files reveal that 1,420 Whitehall staff were monitored by security services
Bonus for prime minister’s Brexit adviser Oliver Robbins singled out for ire from Brexiteer MPs
FCO warns “situation is becoming unsustainable” as 70% of staff leaving department cite poor pay as top reason
John Manzoni says department has taken appropriate action and defends decision not to publish inquiry
Meg Hillier letter says committee remains worried that timely delivery of a fully functioning new customs system as part of government’s no deal Brexit plans remains uncertain
Staff switch comes as government seeks to bolster negotiating teams following Chequers proposal
Select committee warns that an international development plan focused on trade alone could actively disadvantage the most marginalised groups
Sir Philip Rutnam reiterates that senior managerial changes in the department were not related to Allan review of advice to ministers
Second Cabinet resignation in two days leads to questions over government’s Brexit approach only days after supposed agreement
Watchdog’s review of post-Brexit regulation, consumer protection and competition flags major issues
Permanent secretary Antonia Romeo says department has appointed top team and will now focus on building capability. Tamsin Rutter reports on DIT’s next steps
Sir Simon Fraser says that the lack of an agreed government position on the future relationship with the EU left the UK unable to conduct a negotiation effectively
Natalie Black to join Department for International Trade representing UK interests in Asia Pacific region
Cipfa survey also finds three quarters of leaders are “more negative about Brexit now than last year”
Role intended to boost UK’s £28bn trade with the continent
Bestseller writer suggests 90% of staff backed Remain and urges them to quit if they cannot deliver the EU referendum result impartially
IfG think tank calls for John Manzoni to be SRO of Brexit preparations and DExEU to start handing out permanent contracts
The UK’s exit from the European Union will affect countries beyond our borders. A conference in Dublin brought home to me the impact on our nearest neighbour
International Development Committee warns of risk to transparency and poverty-reduction focus as other departments increase their stake in humanitarian aid
Construction of the new submarines to maintain the UK’s nuclear deterrent is the latest major government scheme to be undertaken by a dedicated project delivery company. Richard Johnstone looks at how they work. Photography by Paul Heartfield
Foreign Affairs Committee chair calls for a “revolution at the heart of government” to fix siloed foreign policy
Brexit select committee says nation is cruising towards default ongoing membership post 2020
Parliamentary report calls for better intelligence sharing between departments and stronger political guidance for FCO and HMRC