Communications

PAC says Get Ready for Brexit campaign did not inspire confidence, and UK now faces "two incredible, unprecedented political and economic upheavals"

Cabinet Office investigating 'unauthorised' tweet sent in heat of Cummings lockdown row

Social media channels from across government will highlight work of individual officials in coronavirus response

Health secretary dismisses concerns over new "Stay Alert" message and "lack of details" in guidance

NHS Providers says UK has "struggled" to demonstrate a "clear, effective and well-communicated strategy”

Select committee and ministers ask for citizens to be on the lookout for false information spread online

The prime minister's letter will be sent to 30 million households, Number 10 said. Read it in full here

Downing Street strengthens messaging as Boris Johnson closes shops and tells people to stay at home

Critics say government is failing to provide clear guidance to public on social distancing as PM threatens lockdown

Prime minister to lead daily briefings alongside officials in effort to ensure clarity of government plans

Cabinet Office seeks supplier to fulfil two-year contract

"With determination, you’ve got Brexit done, and you’ve done a brilliant job," PM says

Around one third of UK citizens said they had looked at EU exit info, a figure "broadly unchanged” during the campaign, say auditors

UK Statistics Authority and ICO issue election warning ahead of five-week information onslaught

Dawes reportedly selected to replace Sharon White, who leaves this month

Department ‘disappointed’ after advertising watchdog upholds complaints about benefit reform package

This year's guidance clarifies rules for civil servants who are not 'politically restricted'

Nurse David Atherton said he had seen "things getting better through UK aid” while volunteering in Malawi

Over-zealous interpretation of purdah rules in 2017 snap poll saw scientists unable to comment on independent research

Civil service chiefs defend Get Ready for Brexit campaign and say appearance of police backing for PM speech was "unintentional"

Departmental comms blitz will feature radio, catch-up TV and outdoor advertising as Brexit prep continues

Department seeks to reduce calls and emails from the public via more effective use of digital channels

Campaign factsheet acknowledges, but refutes, questions over politicisation of civil service