Legal

Former officials, peers and academics call for wholesale reform of laws governing referendums in the UK

Cross-party committee says department provided “no credible explanation” for twice detaining two children of the Windrush generation

ICO investigating tax agency after investigation by advocacy group Big Brother Watch 

Campaigners and MPs fight to slash charges at department after inquiry launched by borders inspector

Immigration minister yesterday outlined the “three easy steps” for EU nationals in the UK to apply for settlement scheme

David Bunting to leave Border Delivery Group to take on general counsel role on temporary basis

Confusion over deal offered to rebel MPs by Theresa May to avoid defeat on EU withdrawal legislation

IfG think tank calls for John Manzoni to be SRO of Brexit preparations and DExEU to start handing out permanent contracts

New director Lisa Osofsky insists plan to fold SFO into National Crime Agency has been dropped

Gill Aitken announces departure as tax department flags up success in battling online fraudsters

Home secretary also tells Home Affairs Committee the department has recruited 80% of immigration caseworkers needed for Brexit

A special economic zone could be introduced across island’s 310-mile frontier after UK leaves the EU

PACAC expresses confidence in Sir Jeremy Heywood’s commitment to effective decision-making, but says now is the time to introduce safeguards

Perm sec Bernadette Kelly sought direction from transport secretary Chris Grayling over funds for new road haulage and trailer registration systems

Select committee report calls for algorithms to be added to a ministerial brief, and urges departments to publicly declare where and how they use them

David Sterling backs decision by department to appeal High Court judgment against construction of incinerator

NICS decision to approve waste incinerator in absence of executive overturned in court

HM Courts and Tribunals Service remains confident it will deliver on reform plan, despite auditors warning of financial, technological, and legislative challenges

Minister reveals reaction from permanent secretary Melanie Dawes to “storm in a teacup” revelations

Senior Home Office civil servant in charge of migration under pressure over Rudd resignation

Unusual intervention from cabinet secretary comes as government chief whip and prime minister’s chief of staff also move to defend Robbins

Scottish first minister refuses to accept latest deal on EU Withdrawal Bill despite support from Welsh Government

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

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