Operational Delivery

Unusual intervention from cabinet secretary comes as government chief whip and prime minister’s chief of staff also move to defend Robbins

Treasury select committee chair calls for assurances that the error will not be repeated as HMRC undertakes internal investigation

PAC calls for review of rail franchising model but department hits back at “unbalanced” report

Amber Rudd forced to admit use of targets after she and top official yesterday denied their existence  

Government officials reported to have suggested that those applying for the right to remain in the UK could borrow a friend’s Android device

Auditor general tells MPs government does not have capacity “to do anything but outsource” services across a host of areas

Home secretary Amber Rudd sets out action plan to deal with cases of people facing immigration issues following rule changes

Shadow chancellor proposes independent board to oversee tax authority which he said could improve decision-making

Former immigration chief insists "checks and balances" would prevent wrongful deportations

National Audit Office found gaps of 18% across more than 100 critical skills including intelligence and engineering

Home secretary tells MPs that new Home Office team will aim to resolve cases within two weeks

Jon Thompson updates MPs on Customs Declaration Services programme and decisions to scrap some work in favour of Brexit projects