While all the focus in recent days may have been on the consequences of Britain's historic decision to quit the European Union, that doesn't mean life in Whitehall ground to a halt. Here are three key, non-Brexit stories you may have missed since the referendum result

CCS says it is "considering the longer term opportunities and will be advising ministers" on what Brexit means for public sector procurement

Competition and Markets Authority warns that cartels can lead to overcharges of 10% to 20%

Exclusive: Documents seen by CSW confirm that commercial staff are set to get higher base pay and work directly for the centre of government – if they're deemed up to the job. Read on for full details of the major reorganisation of civil service commercial now underway

Single Source Regulations Office chair Clive Tucker says there are “compelling reasons” to enhance his watchdog's authority over non-competitive military contracts

New figures from the Management Consultancies Association show another year-on-year rise in public sector consultancy spending – but totals remain well below 2009 peak

National Audit Office updates MPs on HMRC's progress to replace Aspire

Think tank praises updated blueprint for public-sector procurement but warns new clause must be used

Common Technology Service director details joined-up approach to handle “£8bn in contract exits”

Acting permanent secretary poised to take on £340,000-a-year City of London role

New £160,000-a-year "Continuous Improvement Director" asked to track progress against commercial improvement plans departments have agreed with the Cabinet Office

Civil Service Board backs move to let key commercial staff work directly for the centre of government, potentially sitting outside of departmental pay and grading