Operational Delivery

The spike in usage prompted by the surge in Universal Credit claims has prompted the Treasury to approve another tranche of funding

Director general Alison Pritchard says GDS still has a key role to play in building services

Outgoing Cabinet Office perm sec and civil service chief executive urges colleagues to “preserve and promote what is unique” about the "incredible" civil service while pursuing constant improvement

Union demands answers after 2,000 staff at Home Office division earmarked for return to work despite coronavirus lockdown

Tax agency in talks with PCS over coronavirus protocol for HMRC offices

Move comes as event venue is turned into a temporary hospital as part of Covid-19 response

Matt Hancock issues instruction to ensure no “barrier or delay” to taking action in “extraordinary circumstances”

FCO to return flights where commercial airlines are no longer operating, says Raab

National Audit Office questions financial planning for keeping top institutions in good repair

BEIS perm sec will move to become Cabinet Office perm sec as he takes on roles held by John Manzoni

The prime minister's letter will be sent to 30 million households, Number 10 said. Read it in full here

Comments come as PM’s top adviser Dominic Cummings self-isolates after developing symptoms