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Making inroads: DfT perm sec Bernadette Kelly on social mobility, rail franchises and the laser-like attention of No 10
One year into her permanent secretary job, Kelly tells Tamsin Rutter why transport is the best department, about “racy” jobs in deregulation and infrastructure, and why she shed her Brummie accent...
Amendment to Brexit bill seeks to agree ‘customs arrangement’ with EU
Government could avoid defeat on customs policy in EU Withdrawal Bill vote but still faces rebellion on amendment to give Parliament a ‘meaningful vote’ on final deal
Estate of play: What’s next for government’s move to the regions?
A refreshed plan to move civil servants out of London to be published this summer could be a landmark change to how civil servants work. Richard Johnstone looks at what to expect
Heywood announces creation of cross-Whitehall Commonwealth Unit
Team that delivered the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting will continue to exist to support Theresa May as chair in office
Treasury ‘must explain stance’ on new environment watchdog
MPs demand answers after reports the department favours weaker powers than those currently exercised by the European Commission
MoJ sets out reforms after damning sustainability report
Department pledges to take more notice of green building certification and increase use of low-emission vehicles
DIT nears full set of trade commissioners with Africa appointment
Role intended to boost UK’s £28bn trade with the continent
Fury as author Frederick Forsyth dubs civil service ‘treacherous’ over Brexit
Bestseller writer suggests 90% of staff backed Remain and urges them to quit if they cannot deliver the EU referendum result impartially
Home Office news management ‘undermines’ watchdog’s independence
Chief inspector of borders and immigration flags ‘inexplicable’ delays and batch-publication of reports
Treasury clarifies NHS boost means no cash left for other departments
Chancellor Philip Hammond told Cabinet ministers health boost was “extraordinary” one-off outside usual spending review process
Home Office news management ‘undermines’ watchdog’s independence
Chief inspector of borders and immigration flags ‘inexplicable’ delays and batch-publication of reports
Poor data risks departments ‘remaining ignorant on racial discrimination’
Women and Equalities Committee calls for urgent action to improve data collection across government
DExEU denies Parliament will be given final say over Brexit deal
Confusion over deal offered to rebel MPs by Theresa May to avoid defeat on EU withdrawal legislation
Civil service Brexit prep ‘obstructed by secrecy and indecision of ministers’
IfG think tank calls for John Manzoni to be SRO of Brexit preparations and DExEU to start handing out permanent contracts
HMRC loses top lawyer to Oxford University
Gill Aitken announces departure as tax department flags up success in battling online fraudsters
IfG prescribes cross-party inquiry to ‘properly meet’ NHS funding needs
Think tank says Theresa May’s multi-billion-pound pledges will be unsustainable without a realistic plan for raising the cash
Treasury clarifies NHS boost means no cash left for other departments
Chancellor Philip Hammond told Cabinet ministers health boost was “extraordinary” one-off outside usual spending review process
Regulator moves to new government hub
Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency leaves Westminster for Canary Wharf
Sally Meecham unveiled as GDS interim COO
Making inroads: DfT perm sec Bernadette Kelly on social mobility, rail franchises and the laser-like attention of No 10
One year into her permanent secretary job, Kelly tells Tamsin Rutter why transport is the best department, about “racy” jobs in deregulation and infrastructure, and why she shed her Brummie accent...
Interview: government digital skills chief on her work to recruit and develop Whitehall tech leaders
CSW’s sister title PublicTechnology talks to the head of capability for the civil service’s digital, data and technology profession, Holly Ellis, about how the mantra of ‘do things once’ is being...
Making inroads: DfT perm sec Bernadette Kelly on social mobility, rail franchises and the laser-like attention of No 10
One year into her permanent secretary job, Kelly tells Tamsin Rutter why transport is the best department, about “racy” jobs in deregulation and infrastructure, and why she shed her Brummie accent...
MPs call for new National School of Government
PACAC announces new inquiry into case for developing an institution that allows civil service to be ‘more mindful of itself’
Higher education system failing students despite DfE reforms, say MPs
Department criticised by Public Accounts Committee for failures to improve careers advice and social mobility
Latest Love Island arrival is a civil servant
Department for Education policy advisor reportedly failed to tell Whitehall she was appearing on reality TV show
The NHS needs a full investigation into funding needs – not just a birthday boost
As Theresa May announces a £20bn investment in the NHS, Bronwen Maddox calls for better planning to avoid the cycles of crisis and emergency funding in health
Decisive ministers, Thatcher's hyacinths and tackling the Treasury bullying culture: lunch with Caroline Slocock
The first woman to become a private secretary to the prime minister shares her recollections of Thatcher, the Treasury and the Next Steps Unit with Suzannah Brecknell. Photography by Louise...