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Minister claims usage of machines will ‘naturally reduce’ over time

PAC finds contracts are being published late, heavily redacted or not at all

Environment secretary admits there are "risks" to exports despite preparations

MPs vote to force publication of documents, along with spads' messages about prorogation of parliament

Gove gives evidence as reports say he has put troops on standby to prevent fuel shortages

Rudd tells prime minister Boris Johnson that she no longer believes the government wants a Brexit deal 

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Commons leader compared neurologist David Nicholl to anti-vaxxer Andrew Wakefield after no-deal warnings

Chancellor confirms spending pledges made since Boris Johnson became prime minister, and says all departments will see day-to-day spending increase in line with inflation

Bernadette Kelly writes to NAO to provide departmental support for its inquiry into scheme as transport sec sets out cost hikes

Spending Round is unlikely to direct additional money to the public services most in need, according to Institute for Government

Prospect urges Cabinet Office to clarify that usual rules would apply in an October election

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Civil service’s biggest union also calls on Sajid Javid to invest in staff boosts for revenue-raising departments and implement positive pensions changes 

Cabinet Office details full brief of Simon Hart and other Cabinet Office ministers

Former civil service head calls on officials to consider if “stewardship of the country” should trump service to government of the day

Johnson insists move would still leave "ample" time for Brexit debate, but decision criticised by Commons speaker as a constitutional outrage.

Chancellor says move to hold review next week would help match spending to new government’s priorities

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Gove summoned before MPs after leaked dossier warns of fuel, food and medicine shortages

Damascene conversions on civil service brilliance should be backed with proper recognition and reward, says Prospect deputy general secretary

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Labour leader tells MPs cabinet secretary’s written response to query should inform plans for combatting an election-time EU exit