Commercial

Dutch government-owned Abellio will take over East Midlands franchise

Government says it's "not the case" that it takes outsourcers at their word when they say they're providing high-quality accommodation

Courts programme boosts justice department's consultants bill

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

Cabinet secretary admits he was "always uneasy" about the Home Office's overly ambitious ESN programme but insists it's not a failure

Prisons minister says state "better placed" to retain control of HMP Birmingham after stepping in last year

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

Probation services would be 'safer' under public ownership, chief inspector says

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

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

Commercial skills still lacking in some departments, Reform report finds

Cabinet Office welcomes sale of firm in pre-pack administration deal that keeps public services operating