Government Tax Profession

MPs point to low takeup and inadequate funding and warn ministers do not know whether the anticipated productivity boost will actually happen

David Sterling tells inquiry his workforce cannot be expected to deliver beyond their resources and skills sets as power vacuum continues

2018 "set to be a big year for civil service recruitment" as Brexit preparations increase, says IfG

Majority of magistrate’s and county courts sold since 2010 went to property developers, followed by private owners and local authorities

PAC chair questions whether Community Rehabilitation Companies in flagship reform will be able to deliver the promised benefits

Report calls for Ministry of Housing to reclaim powers to support rural communities

Prospect says ending of 1% public sector pay cap is welcome but highlight that the civil service has fallen behind the rest of the public sector

Officials should seek formal directions when politicians set unrealistic timelines for commissioning, says boss of outsourcing giant

Government urged to review £490m procurement after report the contract could be awarded overseas

Department insists automation drive is employee-led

Department forced to check 300,000 claims after tribunal ruling on flaws in employment and support allowance

Government’s shared services lead issues update on progress towards improving substandard back-office digital services in Whitehall