Legal

The former Scottish Government first minister says investigation of allegations by Leslie Evans has been unjust, as unions call for urgent meeting

Apology comes after Windrush review calls for evidence including from Home Office staff of all grades

Home Office asks for written comments on “main legislative, policy and operational decisions” that led to scandal

Northern Ireland's attorney general John Larkin is seeking “authoritative guidance” on decisions that can be taken by officials in absence of ministers

Standards watchdog raps former foreign secretary for breach of Ministerial Code

Government failed to consult with unions over pay because they "didn’t trust them not to leak 1% to 1.5% pay range"

Justice secretary criticised for his role in departure of Nick Hardwick following board’s decision to release convicted rapist John Warboys

Northern Ireland councils warn that powers they are due to take from Stormont are marooned in absence of ministers

Department says no one will have to sign an NDA to access compensation, despite reports

Commercial Law Group expansion includes an increase to 13 in the number of senior posts

Newly-released papers reveal that Butler asked PM John Major to defend civil service from then Labour leader’s attacks

Introduction of 21 privately run companies in 2014 have faced “significant challenges” says justice secretary David Gauke