Government Tax Profession

Former civil servant's report into 2003 Iraq war finds that key departments involved in planning for the aftermath of the US-led invasion failed to share vital advice – with cabinet frequently sidelined

Oliver Letwin tells Foreign Affairs committee that the Brexit unit has no budgetary constraints so far, though it currently only exists in “virtual” form

Department for Work and Pensions' (DWP) 85,000 staff will be encouraged to save with member-owned financial institutions

Former civil servant's report into 2003 Iraq war to make the case for "really careful challenge, analysis and assessment"

National Audit Office says landscape of quangos "remains confused and incoherent"

Roxburgh fills post previously held by John Kingman, who is leaving to become new chair of Legal & General

Changes come as DH seeks to cut running costs by 30% by 2020

 Law firm Mishcon de Reya says it would be unlawful for a prime minister to trigger Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty without a full debate and vote in parliament.

Justice secretary and surprise Conservative leadership contender launches his bid to be the next prime minister with focus on public services shake-up

Chair of the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee says response to Britain's vote to quit the EU is "a very important moment for the civil service" — and says he wants to defeat critics waiting for Whitehall to fudge its handling of Brexit

“This is the time for civil servants to show what they can do," Vicky Pryce tells CSW

CCS says it is "considering the longer term opportunities and will be advising ministers" on what Brexit means for public sector procurement

"I cannot now foresee an announcement until at least October," says transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin

Home secretary launches leadership bid with promise to set up new department to negotiate Britain's exit from the European Union – and rules out general election before 2020

Christopher Graham's final report as Information Commissioner highlights 15% rise in data protection concerns reported to the info watchdog

National Audit Office review of government’s bid to cut regulation cost highlights need for better understanding of social impact, and more evaluation of regulatory decisions once implemented

Former Foreign and Commonwealth Office permanent secretary says Brexit vote represented "an uncharacteristic act of withdrawal by the United Kingdom" – and calls for a "very considerable uplift" in his old department's Budget to help Britain cope

Former cabinet secretary says coming up with options for UK's post-Brexit future would be "a wonderful job" for the civil service

Information Commissioner says “public interest” in naming representatives from US healthcare firms overrides Freedom of Information exemption

Local Government Association says Brexit talks should not simply return legislative responsibilites straight to Westminster

Prime minister says civil servants are "impartial" and "hard-working" after criticism from Ukip

Role of the civil service is to "make sure that we prepare for an incoming prime minister to take decisions", Number 10 says – as constitutional experts flag up a lack of contingency planning for a Brexit vote

Victorious “Leave” campaigner – and chair of Parliament's Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee – tells CSW that there should be a new trade directorate and a rebranding of the entire Business department to reflect the nation's departure from the EU

National Probation Service director Colin Allars named as successor to Lin Hinnigan at troubled young offenders' organisation