Communications

Cabinet Office summons Google to answer concerns over video-sharing subsidiary

International trade secretary's warning comes after reports officials in his department were dismissive of Commonwealth trade plan

Tory former Cabinet Office heavyweight heaps praise on staff at the centre of government – but hits out at civil service churn, the quality of advice, and the skills valued in line departments

 Statements and press releases gave misleading picture of reduction in homelessness, the UK Statistics Authority finds, because press and policy teams failed to consult with statisticians before publication

New report from cross-party group of MPs highlights risks to shake up of police, ambulance and fire service comms — but praises low leadership churn at the Home Office

First woman to serve as the PM's spokesperson is heading to the Foreign Office

Department for Exiting the European Union department offers up to £90,000 for candidate with “exceptional judgement” tasked with delivering a “coherent narrative”

New Government Digital Service research reveals that 73% of online content is looked at by fewer than 10 people a month

"Anyone found to have leaked sensitive information will be dismissed even where there is no compromise of national security," Heywood tells departmental chiefs

With the end of 2016 fast approaching, we asked the UK's top civil servants to look back at the year, outline their goals for 2017 – and shed some light on their festive favourites. This list will be updated throughout December, so check back regularly!

MP calls for further investigation into a contract between UKTI and a consultancy firm which was cancelled after officials raised concerns over invoicing

Extra training for communications staff comes after stats watchdog said the DfE had tweeted a "misleading" claim on grammar schools