Government Tax Profession

Treasury select committee chair calls for assurances that the error will not be repeated as HMRC undertakes internal investigation

NHS bosses say Indian doctors are being denied visas to work in the UK because of ‘hostile environment’

Plan for 2018-19 to focus on four themes, including creating a strong, new relationship with Europe after Brexit

PAC calls for review of rail franchising model but department hits back at “unbalanced” report

Study shows number of women holding board positions in UK public sector has increased from 27% in 2015 to 43% in 2018

Union says talks with the Cabinet Office have not led to an increase in funding to end 1% pay cap, despite bigger deals in NHS and local government

Report by former health minister comes as Jeremy Hunt’s call for a long-term settlement for the NHS gains traction

Amber Rudd forced to admit use of targets after she and top official yesterday denied their existence  

Government officials reported to have suggested that those applying for the right to remain in the UK could borrow a friend’s Android device

Security fears raised after civil servant working with housing minister Dominic Raab revealed to post on "sugar daddy dating site"

Auditor general tells MPs government does not have capacity “to do anything but outsource” services across a host of areas

Treasury Committee chair seeks assurances on tax agency’s “approach to international cooperation in the fight against economic crime”

Department points to £185m extra Brexit funding after PAC criticises its lack of preparation

Permanent secretary Tom Scholar outlines tests done by department to ensure financial settlement figure is robust

Cabinet secretary praises work of Open Innovation Team in helping open up policymaking to universities

Report criticises system that allows ministers and officials to blame each other for mistakes

Shadow chancellor proposes independent board to oversee tax authority which he said could improve decision-making

MPs criticise department for not knowing where to spend £7bn pump-priming cashpot

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

Former immigration chief insists "checks and balances" would prevent wrongful deportations

Committee berates government’s “lack of commitment to citizenship policies” and short-lived initiatives

Public spending watchdog supports reasoning behind £35-39bn projection but warns "relatively small changes" could push cost outside the range

Tax authority set to be questioned by select committee after investigations reveal political donations were included in background note for telecoms giant Lycamobile

House of Lords motion wins backing from all living ex-Cabinet secretaries and former FCO leaders