Economics

Overpayments estimated at £1.46bn are 'highest rate since 2011-12' annual report reveals

Damning report says department has yet to “get a grip” on the troubled trans-capital rail line

PACAC concludes dual roles of producing and regulating official data compromise the public good in a climate of fake news 

Department’s annual report details £46.5m rise against 700-strong boost in workers

Perm sec’s letter to MPs details £321m in adjustments and £900m prisons-repair backlog

Secretary of state Amber Rudd pledges “fresh and honest” examination with medical and charity input

Benefits agreed in £33m Eurotunnel settlement “little more than window dressing”, MPs say

Annual report also details declining spending on consultants and temporary staff

Prospect members protest at imposition of rejected 1.3% pay offer

Problems affected ‘a very small number’ of the 350,000 businesses now signed up for digital platform, according to perm sec

Migration Advisory Committee asked to look again at regional earnings thresholds and ‘high public value’ jobs with low pay

PCS says Mitie move for new regional hubs prompts “very real concerns” over staff safety