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Tensions between ministers and civil servants over autonomy are overstated, David Cameron tells Liaison Committee

The prime minister rejects calls for a review of the public appointments procedure

First minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon says Scottish National party should be included in Whitehall pre-election talks

The civil service’s first chief executive has an ambitious agenda to define the next era of Whitehall reform – whatever those “damn politicians” might be planning. Jess Bowie meets him

Appointments, job changes and exits among senior civil servants and key figures in the wider public sector

Ben Yong and Robert Hazell's book on special advisers is a 'must read' for ministers,  spads and civil servants, says former cabinet secretary Lord O'Donnell

New Diplomatic Academy set up to improve knowledge and skills of FCO staff 

In spite of its negativity, John Seddon’s analysis should make Whitehall sit up and take notice, says Labour MP Barry Sheerman

Former prisons watchdog Stephen Shaw will lead a review into detainee welfare on home secretary’s request

Home secretary announces new chair of abuse inquiry, which will now have statutory powers 

Paul McDowell quits following concerns over bidding contracts with his wife’s company

Kate Gross, No. 10 private secretary to two prime ministers, was driven by a desire to make people’s lives better, writes Oliver Robbins