Fraud, Error Debt & Grants

Arrest made under 1911 Official Secrets Act, which sets out penalties for espionage

ACOBA says cybersecurity role with US firm was announced before it had approved the appointment

Jon Thompson says department’s accounts will be need to be “qualified” for as long as tax credits exist

Cabinet Office says year-on-year hike from £29.7m to £73.6m is evidence of increased scrutiny

Theresa May reveals ministers are due to be briefed on resilience findings in a matter of days, as select committee chair questions scope of inquiry

Think tank Reform wants department to boost digital infrastructure with savings from Whitehall’s automation agenda

Department begins recruiting for post-Brexit arm’s length body

Appointment of Angela MacDonald and Penny Ciniewicz follows departures of key staff Ruth Owen and Jennie Granger earlier this year

Watchdog says too few impact assessments on new regulations are fit for purpose

Cabinet Office and Scottish Government among eight organisations given red rating for recruitment capability, while Treasury identified as paying 20% over an advertised salary range without seeking authorisation

ACOBA's annual report shows 27% hike in requests from former Crown servants to take up non-Whitehall roles

Agency’s annual report says it will miss its target for identifying and preventing losses in the tax credits system for a second year running