Commercial

Compensation to firms hits nearly £100m due to botched deal, says business secretary Greg Clark

Centralised purchasing body still needs to develop full business case, according to committee

Justice secretary confirms move as planning permission sought for four new jails

MPs warn that contract with Capita-led consortium has "failed to transform" Defence Infrastructure Organisation, and continued uncertainty will exacerbate ongoing recruitment challenges at the body set up to manage £31bn defence estate 

Auditor general says he has support for plan from Whitehall permanent secretaries

Davinder Mann promoted to lead operations at business-aiding agency

National Audit Office says department’s attempts to address delays have compressed its Carrier Strike delivery schedule and “added risk with limited contingency”

DCLG confirms it is also ditching the use of the phrase "turned around" to describe families who have been subject to interventions under the programme

Public Accounts Committee says accountability system for major electrification programme was too complex, and casts doubt on cost estimates even after £1.2bn increase

Report claims Sir Jeremy Heywood secured extra £250m for health service with ultimatum