Economics

National Audit Office recognises progress but says ‘significant’ time and budget challenges remain

Appointment follows Johnson pledge for "thorough review" of the charge

Civil service chief says that assurance panel reflects the speed of the campaign launch

Offer by department intended to end dispute, but PCS seeks more information from ministers

Consolidated award will be worth 11% for some staff at Brexit department

Spending Round cash comes amid shadow of Brexit dispute that risks permanent economic damage, one chief says

Chancellor confirms spending pledges made since Boris Johnson became prime minister, and says all departments will see day-to-day spending increase in line with inflation

Spending Round is unlikely to direct additional money to the public services most in need, according to Institute for Government

Making spending announcements without an updated fiscal forecast from the OBR risks "a return to the bad old days"

Civil service’s biggest union also calls on Sajid Javid to invest in staff boosts for revenue-raising departments and implement positive pensions changes 

Department declares former minister’s resignation pledge project a success

Move follows anger over working conditions and overtime payments, says PCS