Finance

David Sterling tells MPs he finds it “unacceptable” that Northern Ireland has had no executive for a year

PCS calls for pause in programme and more resources for HMRC as it plans for post-Brexit customs landscape

Public Accounts Committee warns “a lot at stake” with Carrier Strike programme 

Public administration select committee announces new inquiry into risks of outsourcing following collapse of contractor Carillion

Just five local authorities bid for cash from government infrastructure scheme designed to accelerate delivery of on-street power points

Government claims 10-year plan to converge back office services will save millions of pounds

Auditor general Amyas Morse confirms scrutiny plans following request from Treasury committee chair Nicky Morgan

Prospect says funding uncertainty puts UK’s world-class defence industry at risk

NAO report warns of stiff competition in recruitment and department’s funding and workload challenges

NAO investigates why department was forced to redraw contracts and increase projected payments to CRCs by £342m

Transparency data reveals pay bands and appointing ministers for Whitehall’s 88 spads