Operational Delivery

Sir Philip Rutnam reiterates that senior managerial changes in the department were not related to Allan review of advice to ministers

PACAC describes Manzoni and Treasury admissions on PFI as ‘shocking’

After nearly 12 hours of talks, the Cabinet finally agreed the Government's position on Brexit. But what have they actually signed up to?

Infrastructure and Projects Authority annual report finds delivery of one-third of major government projects in doubt - with eight appearing unachievable

Director general Kevin Cunnington gives speech detailing how the organisation has ‘changed the way we work with departments’

Department thinks ‘everything will work out in the end’ despite warning signs over councils’ financial health, say MPs

MPs call on department to end hostile environment policies, not just rebrand them

Update highlights progress made on ensuring new customs system is ready to handle additional workload caused by EU exit

ICO investigating tax agency after investigation by advocacy group Big Brother Watch 

Liz Truss to say that she believes there is still greater efficiencies to be made in existing government spending despite budget constraint since 2010

Cabinet Office minister keen to see more mutuals where there is support for them, including spin-outs from the public sector

David Lidington says the government is committed to using private organisations to deliver services, but acknowledges need for reform

 

Civil servants think rank-and-file politicians need private briefings on Universal Credit implementation and other big changes 

Public Accounts Committee warns changes to rules for successor PF2 projects risk repeating past mistakes

Digital engagement leaders tell PublicTechnology about the department’s use of Twitter and LinkedIn to interact with citizens and potential and current employees

Select committee chair accuses senior civil servants running reform of being in ‘La La Land’ as report says changes may never have intended benefits

Government employment is now at the highest level since March 2015

Paper published after reports Brexit secretary David Davis threatened to resign if no time limit was indicated

NAO report reveals the firm made two requests for millions of pounds from government before it was liquidated, but both were denied

Report confirms Jon Thompson’s comments to Civil Service World that elements of Making Tax Digital programme could be delayed as department creates room to take on Brexit work

PCS union also warns that Jobcentre staff may be unable to spot warnings signs of domestic abuse due to skills shortages

Perm sec Bernadette Kelly sought direction from transport secretary Chris Grayling over funds for new road haulage and trailer registration systems

Theresa May says the introduction of new qualification is “the most significant reform to advanced technical education in 70 years” as first 52 providers are named

Jonathan Slater has warned education secretary Damian Hinds that plans to implement changes by 2020 may not be deliverable