Finance

Paying private-sector landlords to make their own buildings safe was against the principles of Managing Public Money, secretary of state was warned

MPs say Cabinet Office, Treasury and Major Projects Review Group have questions to answer over bungled payment-by-results reforms

Creation of a cash strategy group led by the department will ensure the public still have a choice over how they spend their money, says chancellor

Members of the public who provide “exceptionally helpful information” on tax evasion can receive payments, HMRC says

Single-department settlements if the Spending Review is delayed would "pre-empt what should be a proper balancing discussion", chancellor insists

International trade secretary Liam Fox approves doubling of UKEF cover for exports despite warnings move would fall outside established risk framework

Budget Committee could prevent fiascos like NHS IT programme, says Public Accounts Committee veteran

Three year review "inappropriate" until withdrawal deal is concluded, says chancellor

Union chief accuses Treasury chief secretary of "dog whistle" tactics over pay-off ceiling as Treasury launches consultation

Courts programme boosts justice department's consultants bill

Chancellor says it would be "odd" to expect all departments to see funding rise, despite his claim that austerity is ending

MPs call on department to set out consequences faced by officials for £17.6bn rail project’s late running