Legal

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

The Treasury solicitor from 2006 to 2014 died on Monday 26 February. His successor at the Government Legal Department and the former cabinet secretary pay tribute to this exemplary civil servant and friend