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Permanent secretary Peter Schofield details cost of deploying hundreds of civil servants to deal with historical errors

International trade secretary Liam Fox approves doubling of UKEF cover for exports despite warnings move would fall outside established risk framework

More than 12,000 pieces of government information can now be accessed via smart speaker

Stagecoach says that leak of its plans for East Midlands franchise requires further investigation

Conundrum highlights a dearth of investment in official statisticians' leadership skills, Royal Statistical Society head says

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

Data-processing notice alludes to new platform for pairing up potential mentors and mentees

Leaked document warns "government does not have the strongest track record on delivery of large tech projects"

Worst-case scenario timescale emerges after MPs voice doubts about official 2020 target

Union says it took initiative after data showed stress and mental health are biggest reason for CPS absences

Scotland turnout gives union hope it will hit the UK-wide threshold it didn't reach in 2018's ballot

Civil service chief executive John Manzoni says upcoming Spending Review will set "long term" target for senior officials

Budget Committee could prevent fiascos like NHS IT programme, says Public Accounts Committee veteran

Brexit negotiations were also undermined by politicians' distrust of civil servants, think tank says

May praises "professional and dedicated" civil service as she confirms no-deal planning will go ahead

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

Cabinet secretary says he "can’t speak too highly" of civil servants' efforts as the chancellor defends £4bn bill for preparations

Department has put "strict controls on the use of bulk emails" after two data breaches, immigration minister Caroline Nokes says 

Civil servants on no-deal secondments will return to normal duties

Dutch government-owned Abellio will take over East Midlands franchise

Home Office apologises for second data breach to come to light this week

Government says it's "not the case" that it takes outsourcers at their word when they say they're providing high-quality accommodation

Extension gives the government the chance to "reconsider" its Brexit strategy, says European Council president

Academic dismissed as housing adviser after making remarks about "Soros empire"