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Prospect union warns that spending cuts have increased risk faced by frontline government staff

IfG review on boosting cross-government functions highlighted civil service 'must tackle perception that policy trumps specialisms' for career progression

Former civil service head also brands no Brexit deal a ‘complete disaster’ for Britain

Chancellor insists improved transport links in north is top priority but criticised for lack of clarity

New investigatory powers commissioner begins role inspecting use of state surveillance by public authorities

Research shows 92 of 202 publications withheld despite commitment for open government

Lord Nick Macpherson in talks with UK Finance just 18 months after an 11-year stint as top Treasury official, according to reports

Government Communications Service sets out role of departments in supporting government priorities, including getting greatest possible public support for EU exit deal

Court rules that domestic worker kept by civil servant in conditions below legal standards for "basic minimum for dignity”

Sir Paul Jenkins says Brexit strategy would involve jurisdiction of European court in "all but name"

Union warns of further strikes as number of expected redundancies rises to 800

New owner Macquarie has changed GIB’s name to overcome regulatory barriers to overseas investments