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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

Home Office insists that decision was taken by then UK Border Agency and did not provide any reliable evidence relating to residence claims

The sacking of Nick Hardwick as chair of the Parole Board has raised questions about the future of the body – including how ministers will be able to find a successor, says Suzannah Brecknell

Home Office minister acknowledges “a growing sense of anxiety” among some Commonwealth immigrants following legislative changes

Perm sec Antonia Romeo argues delaying work until the department has statutory powers would put Brexit readiness at risk, in the third Whitehall direction for post-EU spending

Guidance published urging officials to take extra care in their communications with the public

Former transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin says collapse of contract “was a big mistake” but prompted review of rail franchise system

New mechanisms required to enable all four governments to jointly agree post-Brexit policy, according to think tank

David Gauke’s dismissal of the head of the Parole Board following the John Worboys case raises questions about how the relationship between the board and the department will work in future

Crown Prosecution Service head to leave in October following criticism over collapsed rape trials

Case to take up post running Price William’s household after three month stint at DExEU

Majority of magistrate’s and county courts sold since 2010 went to property developers, followed by private owners and local authorities

Transition agreement hailed as a breakthrough but IfG warns that issues, including resolving the Irish border, remain

Information commissioner Elizabeth Denham confirms warrant has been served on UK company

Jonathan Slater named civil service integrity champion and issues reminders on how to maintain integrity

Commons committee calls for clarification on rules and processes that will allow frictionless border arrangements to continue

Ministerial talks also lead to hope of breakthrough on agreement on devolved powers as part of EU exit

Total cost of government preparation for Brexit likely as high as £2bn in the current and next financial year, according to IfG analysis

Devolved administration perm sec reveals talks as Cabinet Office outlines powers set to be initially retained in Whitehall after Brexit

Prospect calls on members to urge their MPs to sign EDM condemning attacks on public service

Former international trade permanent secretary Martin Donnelly to give speech undermining Brexit vision of Liam Fox 

Hundreds mourn the former Treasury solicitor described as “screamingly funny”, a pioneer and an inspirational leader