Government Tax Profession

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

PAC reveals representations from the company stopped it being downgraded to the lowest ranking for supplier performance despite a recommendation by officials

Auditors find a lack of evidence that departments consistently act on recommendations from government-funded investigations

Civil Aviation Authority chief Andrew Haines announced as chief executive of the DfT-owned company

Former transport secretary criticises ‘bonanza for lawyers and consultants’ during five-month delay before line was renationalised

Group to be chaired by Ministry of Defence board member and banking executive Sir Gerry Grimstone

Case of Hamza Idris highlights problems with “Kafka-esque” visa and immigration system, say members of the Home Affairs Select Committee

Parliamentary report calls for better intelligence sharing between departments and stronger political guidance for FCO and HMRC

Auditors should be given full access to the accounts of the scheme after chief's £1.7m salary is revealed

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

Changes to so-called IR35 rules for “off-payroll” workers boost coffers as ministers mull roll-out to private firms 

David Sterling backs decision by department to appeal High Court judgment against construction of incinerator