Operational Delivery

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