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Internal memo praises civil service's 'commitment to serve the government, the country and your fellow citizens objectively and professionally”

Scruton's return as chair comes after incoming prime minister Boris Johnson says sacking was “disgraceful”

Liz Truss says IR35 regulations for the whole public sector render specific oversight for departments unnecessary

Re-advertised role pared down from 100 days a year to 50 in second cycle

Cabinet Office reduces recommended pay increase from 2.2% to 2% so that paybill increase is in line with delegated pay guidance for departments

PACAC criticises lack of ministerial oversight and accountability for civil service learning and development

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

Cabinet secretary lauds Thompson’s achievements at the head of the tax authority as move to Audit, Reporting and Governance Authority is announced

Public sector pay rises set to outstrip 2% rise for civil servants revealed last month

Prospect says landmark judgement could have significant implications for all public-sector pension schemes with similar rules

Departments to provide details of requirements by the end of this month, says civil service chief exec

“The fundamental thing is the culture of integrity and loyalty of the people who see this stuff," ex-US ambassador Sir Peter Westmacott says

Union says postponed revaluation of civil service scheme would have likely led to a cut in employee contributions

Henderson will succeed Sir Ian Boyd in October

Outgoing prime minster Theresa May says tackling societal injustice requires a long-term focus

Number of staff taking courses has more than trebled in last three years

Liz Truss says government stands by 2015 reforms to public service pensions after transitional protections ruled discriminatory

Trade secretary Liam Fox says he hopes trainees "will be able to enjoy their whole career at DIT"

Emily Miles to head up watchdog from September after acting as environment ministry’s director general for EU Exit delivery 

Department’s annual report details £46.5m rise against 700-strong boost in workers

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

Department signs ‘digital charter’ with 15 companies

PCS says contractors' use of agency staff to cover industrial action may have broken the law

Respect in civil service is ‘earned and deserved’, cabinet secretary tells officials after ambassador’s resignation