Government Tax Profession

Rosemary Agnew says open data should be seen as complementing Freedom of Information, as she warns UK government commission is a “threat to FoI in the UK"

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

Whitehall's former digital chief to offer advice to governments around the world

In the latest Ministry of Justice U-turn, the justice secretary reverses another of his predecessor Chris Grayling's policies

Committee on Standards in Public Life aims to help commissioners spot the signs of unethical conduct

Report by former deputy governor of the Bank of England says 90% of ONS staff were “unwilling to move” out of London, leading to a “loss of knowledge and experience”

National Audit Office survey finds concern among government's digital leaders over their ability to recruit and retain staff – but there's support for many Cabinet Office intiatives to sharpen tech skills

Online procurement portal will help small businesses tap into £44bn public sector market, government says.

PCS union accuses driver agency of "petty-minded response" to staff who took earlier strike action

Former Ministry of Justice permanent secretary says technology-enabled flexible working can help disabled civil servants progress in their careers, even in an era of prolonged cut-backs

Chief executive of the Defence Equipment and Support agency says fresh Trident cost estimates are proof of an end to a culture in which the MoD has been "unrealistic about the numbers"

Foreign Affairs Committee chair Crispin Blunt welcomes “better outcome than had been feared” for the FCO