Speaking at a think-tank event, Lord Macpherson also offered thoughts on the economy to incoming prime minister, while Treasury Select Committee chair said a full leadership contest is needed “so the maddest ideas perhaps don’t make it to asking for official civil service advice”. 

NAO report also reveals the department considered it was unlikely to be able defend any action against it for breaching procurement rules

Move comes as government at winds down emergency no-deal Brexit planning

Stagecoach says that leak of its plans for East Midlands franchise requires further investigation

Worst-case scenario timescale emerges after MPs voice doubts about official 2020 target

Dutch government-owned Abellio will take over East Midlands franchise

Transport secretary admits government can't recover Eurotunnel payout if no-deal Brexit is avoided

MPs call on department to set out consequences faced by officials for £17.6bn rail project’s late running

Department for Transport insists “HS2 is happening" as release of funds delayed

Department for Transport-funded services start as one firm says "there is no turning back at this late stage"

Taunton building completes three years after initial design work commenced

Policies that address health inequalities and better investment in housing among What Works Centre's proposals