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Perm sec says demand levels mean policy changes such as cutting five-week payment delay for those affected by Covid-19 would be ‘operationally unfeasible

Delayed results of sentiment poll paint broad picture of ongoing improvement

MPs told previous verbal and numeric testing regime was slashing candidate pool by half

IFS says a job-matching scheme could provide staffing boost in priority areas like the NHS and supermarkets

“I know I can count on everyone to exemplify those values as we help the government navigate the country through this emergency”

Employers will not be required to report gender pay gaps for 2018-19, though the government Equalities Office will still offer support to any companies wishing to submit data

Former communities secretary fears private sector roles for Brexit negotiators will be major issue

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

Home Office was slow to react to reports of injustice and ignored warning signs, Wendy Williams finds

Economics professor will lead advisory group as it produces ‘shortage occupation list’ for post-Brexit immigration system

Former ambassador to the UN to succeed Philip Rutnam, who quit in bullying row

Cabinet secretary tells civil servants to discuss working from home arrangements and look out for colleagues