Government Tax Profession

Paul Flynn MP reviews Inside the Commons

First minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon says Scottish National party should be included in Whitehall pre-election talks

The government has reversed a decision to remove agile development services from the Digital Marketplace after criticisms of their new home on the Digital Services framework (DS).

Home Office let off the hook after court rules department does not have to pay damages to defence firm 

According to a spokesperson, David Cameron will not pursue an inquiry into HMRC’s handling of HSBC tax files 

New Diplomatic Academy set up to improve knowledge and skills of FCO staff 

Former prisons watchdog Stephen Shaw will lead a review into detainee welfare on home secretary’s request

Sir John confirms he will give evidence to the Foreign Affairs Select Committee on 4 February 

Cabinet secretary says the role he played in Chilcot Inquiry was "very limited"

The Ministry of Justice’s commercial arm bids for contract with Saudi Arabian Prison Service

Kate Gross, No. 10 private secretary to two prime ministers, was driven by a desire to make people’s lives better, writes Oliver Robbins

After the loss of two chairpeople over concerns about conflicts of interest, Theresa May confirms new appointee will be announced shortly

Prime minister to meet first minister of Scotland today

The Scottish National Party reacts to HMT chief Sir Nicholas Macpherson's comments on civil service role in referendum

Top Treasury official calls for closer working between Whitehall and local government

Treasury perm sec Nicholas Macpherson acknowledges fears at HMT “about what minority governments lead to, and who pays for it” 

Inquiry set up in 2009 to investigate build-up to Iraq war will take “some further months”, Sir John Chilcot says

Management and removal of foreign national offenders comes under fire from Margaret Hodge’s committee

Current system prioritises marginal voters to the detriment of majority, says Labour’s policy chief

The government is to undertake further consultation on proposed new laws aimed at requiring public sector bodies to accept electronic invoices, after a consultation raised fears over costs

Public trust in civil servants is at an all-time high, says new survey

Sir Peter Housden is set to leave his role as permanent secretary to Scotland government

Major infrastructure projects must be in line with long-term strategy 

MI5 makes charity’s list of top employers for lesbian, gay and bisexual people