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Response to select committee provides an update on how government is responding to liquidation of major outsourcer

Some companies were paid nearly £500,000 for 'central EU exit consultancy'

Chancellor says that the funding mechanism does not provide value for money but confirms half of government infrastructure plan will be privately funded

Customs brokers are worried about whether they will be able to meet extra demand in a no-deal scenario

Consultation analysis underscores weight of organised opposition to Cameron-era proposals ditched by May regime

Department says it wants a competitive tender process for the next Civil Service Pension Fund admin contract

Labour calls on business secretary Greg Clark to take action

The department has improved its procurement processes in recent years, but contract management a concern, ICAI said.

The emergency services’ outgoing Airwave network will stay in place for at least three years 

The transport secretary said the rail industry had "struggled to deliver" as he launched a major review ahead of the ORR's final report.

“We already understand what happened at HMP Birmingham,” the justice secretary has said.

Select committee chair says either the crown representative system failed for Carillion or it has never worked at all