Operational Delivery

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