Economics

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

Staff vote in favour of settlement that represents 3% pay rise

£940,000 bill does not include VAT or cost of departmental officials' time

Department would draw up plans for multi-billion pound "shared prosperity fund", Stewart says

Individual civil servants’ pay awards could vary depending on where each department decides to target increases

£22bn scheme has exposed the government to significant risk and has tied up significant public financial capacity says NAO

Speaking at a think-tank event, Lord Macpherson also offered thoughts on the economy to incoming prime minister, while Treasury Select Committee chair said a full leadership contest is needed “so the maddest ideas perhaps don’t make it to asking for official civil service advice”. 

Former diplomat Kumar Iyer becomes department’s first BAME board member

MPs warn practice is undermining the nation’s international climate and development targets

Union seeks urgent meeting with the Cabinet Office after CSW reveals demands for payment