Operational Delivery

Liz Truss says that zero-based review of capital projects  could see some major projects "junked"

Digital agency lays out plans for working with private companies and other departments over the next 18 months

Union also cites Brexit impact as reason to reconsider transformation programme to consolidate offices across the UK.

Proposals could include move to create infrastructure ‘super ministry’ by merging three existing departments

"Very detailed plans have been proposed, assessed, analysed to death and finally agreed," the anonymous official wrote.

Greater clarity over how spending plans relate to departmental objectives would demonstrate government’s commitment to openness, says think-tank

Department is contacting businesses to encourage early enrolment ahead of use becoming mandatory in August

Latest tranche of departmental cash takes total government spending on Brexit preparations to over £4bn.

Treasury allocations from £2bn no-deal fund for 2019-20 set to be agreed with departments

Planning for EU exit means a host of policy areas are being ignored, according to MPs

John Manzoni and Sir Mark Sedwill share "inconvenient" warnings about "disorderly" no-deal Brexit.

Department told it must demonstrate ‘operational capacity’ and ability to ensure claimant welfare before mass transfer begins

Departments increasing spending with biggest suppliers despite financial troubles, review finds

Matthew Vickerstaff named as interim successor to government project chief ahead of a full recruitment drive in 2019

Whitehall projects chief to chair body constructing cross-London line as it is revealed project faces further delays to opening and requires £1.4bn in extra funds

EU citizens working in the NHS and higher education sectors can now apply for settled status in the UK – but those with an iPhone could face a long journey if they wish to do so

HMRC, Defra and cross-departmental borders group urged to update MPs on contingency-planning work

“There were warning signs from enough different sources, over a long enough period, to collectively indicate a potential problem that merited further investigation," say auditors

Union says Highways England chief received 9.7% rise last year

Greater awareness about the benefits of multilingualism would help boost crucial post-Brexit areas including international relations and trade, say researchers

Loughborough centre will join new Stoke-on-Trent and Birmingham bases from next year

Angela Rayner says ending the requirement for degrees where they are not necessary would help boost diversity in the civil service

Outsourcing firms Capita, Serco and Sopra Steria to produce first three living wills for outsourced services within weeks, says Cabinet Office minister

Response to select committee provides an update on how government is responding to liquidation of major outsourcer