Communications

 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

Singleton has been director of newsgathering for the broadcaster since 2013

GDS's Persis Howe says it is "​jarring to hear the wrong words" when visually impaired people access government websites with screen readers

New prime minister brings former Home Office Spads Fiona Hill and Nick Timothy back to the fold