Government Tax Profession

Dominic Raab sets out plans to boost council control over next-generation large-scale housing delivery

Supply-teaching and facilities-management frameworks will be among first to be hosted on new web store, as procurement agency also looks to refresh underlying e-sourcing technology

Department insists ‘no decisions have been made’ on extending current arrangements

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

Home secretary also tells Home Affairs Committee the department has recruited 80% of immigration caseworkers needed for Brexit

Lesley Titcomb announces "difficult personal decision" after Carillion and BHS flak

A special economic zone could be introduced across island’s 310-mile frontier after UK leaves the EU

Figures revealed in parliamentary answer reveal that initial post-referendum hike has been reversed

Former Cabinet Office minister claims there are ‘worrying signs’ progress has slipped

MPs demand answers after reports the department favours weaker powers than those currently exercised by the European Commission

MPs ask David Lidington to explore whether beefed-up powers and more resources are required as a matter of urgency

Mike Hatchett to return to work for Jeremy Corbyn less than a year after leaving Labour to work for government on Brexit

PCS union also warns that Jobcentre staff may be unable to spot warnings signs of domestic abuse due to skills shortages

Some four million callers were unable to speak to staff in the past year, with wait times and number of complaints rising

Perm sec Bernadette Kelly sought direction from transport secretary Chris Grayling over funds for new road haulage and trailer registration systems

New arrangements breach normal 21-day rule for Statutory Instruments coming into effect

Foreign Affairs Committee chair calls for a “revolution at the heart of government” to fix siloed foreign policy

Theresa May says the introduction of new qualification is “the most significant reform to advanced technical education in 70 years” as first 52 providers are named

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

Jonathan Slater has warned education secretary Damian Hinds that plans to implement changes by 2020 may not be deliverable

Move of Hugh Ind, who had faced scrutiny following the resignation of former home secretary Amber Rudd, not lined to report examining advice to ministers, says department

Institute for Government says refreshed documents still show ministries “trying to do too much” but welcomes diversity focus

Jon Thompson says prime minister’s preferred customs partnership option could be cost neutral but take five years to set up

Union believes strong mandate for industrial action will force government to negotiate a better deal on pay