Communications

Document contradicts legally-binding code of practice for scheme, which the High Court ruled in March breachs human rights law

Words civil servants told not to use include “hopefully”, “very”, “due to” and “equal”

“The fundamental thing is the culture of integrity and loyalty of the people who see this stuff," ex-US ambassador Sir Peter Westmacott says

Respect in civil service is ‘earned and deserved’, cabinet secretary tells officials after ambassador’s resignation

Sir David Normington tells event that attacks on officials could be "passing phase" or "existential threat"

Foreign Office permanent secretary says probe will be government-wide as emails had a "very wide" readership in Whitehall

Comms staff to receive more training after a media officer circulated figures from public opinion tracker to colleagues

Work and Pensions Select Committee demands answers on leaked intranet report outlining national strategy

Cabinet Office figures show that four departments received over half of all FOI requests

Calls to advice lines for child support and probate services "do not generate revenue", minister says

"We are proud of what you do," civil service chiefs say amid "unprecendented" challenges for officials

Department for Transport, Ministry of Justice, Cabinet Office and Department for Work and Pensions teams among those honoured at ceremony