Government Tax Profession

Ministers urged to introduce wage-guarantee scheme as data underscores lack of savings and reliance on credit

Home Office was slow to react to reports of injustice and ignored warning signs, Wendy Williams finds

Cabinet Office says Covid-19 outbreak triggers “extreme urgency” clauses in Public Contract Regulations

Full details of new range of powers across five key areas

Economics professor will lead advisory group as it produces ‘shortage occupation list’ for post-Brexit immigration system

Action by four governments comes as “spike of the virus is increasing at a faster pace than anticipated”, according to English education secretary

Ramping up testing now a priority for ‘data-driven’ strategy, chief scientist tells MPs

Steps to tackle ‘economic emergency’ let out in Downing Street press conference

Chancellor Rishi Sunak to set out economic measures this afternoon

PM urged to ‘bring more light and less heat’ to the immigration debate after Brexit

Median salary disparity drops to 0.2%

Prime minister to lead daily briefings alongside officials in effort to ensure clarity of government plans

New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via our colleagues at Dods People

The government’s Covid-19 response has been driven by expert advice, in a way that isn’t always clear in public policy. Can it stay that way throughout the crisis?

Scandal-hit Renewable Heat Incentive scheme was “project too far” for Northern Ireland officials

Lack of action leading to a “year of wait and see”, warns rail industry

Analysis of public spending figures indicates that much of announced spending increases will be taken up by existing policy plans

Negotiations will not take place in person, but both sides are exploring possible video discussions

Civil service union claims victory as Sunak finds £2bn to tone down ‘tax trap’ that counts pension contributions as income

Department seeks supplier to support potential six-month investigation

Move to be confirmed later today after PM chairs COBRA meeting

£5bn public service response fund and business loans and grants among measures announced in Budget

Treasury sets out areas of focus for review and pledges to lead the world in linking cash to outcomes

Chancellor says government will boost R&D spending to £22bn a year by 2024-25