Operational Delivery

Two-time minister Liam Fox says government should go ahead with DfID-FCO merger, but DIT should be saved

Madeleine Alessandri "embodies the very best that the civil service has to offer", Sir Mark Sedwill says

Funding plan will maintain scheme to help families with complex needs, ministry announces

Comments come as Civil Service Commission tells CSW it will “consider proposals on civil service appointments as necessary in the usual way”

Union says proposals show "a lack of understanding of the modern realities of the civil service"

Civil service chief executive John Manzoni and Treasury solicitor Jonathan Jones also among those receiving awards

Ben Wallace warns military top brass that procurement reform is on the way and blasts ‘almost criminal’ New Labour deals

Responses from across government highlight vital role in Brexit talks

30-bill legislative programme includes measures to develop new immigration rules and post-Brexit trade plans

Latest job stats reveal continuing upward trend in Whitehall employment

Former ministerial adviser joins calls for DExEU to be wound up after January Brexit day

Reports suggest departmental changes will be implemented in the new year following a limited reshuffle this week