Operational Delivery

Department launches three-year plan to boost digital, data and technology offer

Treasury committee launches inquiry into the impact of childcare policy on the economy, which will include HMRC’s role

Department issues rebuttal to claims that it misled the public over the changes to the colour of passports following Brexit

Whitehall departments to be told there are ‘no excuses’ for lack of Brexit preparation

Tax department issues unprecedented statement after Cabinet ministers question tax decisions for Brexit-backing donors

Former planning and skills minister reflects on life in government and ‘too vague’ David Cameron

Cabinet Office Single Departmental Plan also reveals proposals for a new shared services strategy as part of moves to boost commercial capability

Staff at agency near the bottom of the civil service pay satisfaction table, but unable to take strike action

ONS figures reveal 300 staff moving from BEIS to DfE following shift in responsibility for further education

Whitehall’s chief executive says thousands of civil servants have already been moved into Brexit roles, with around a quarter coming from outside government

Government response to Public Accounts Committee report also confirms consultation plan for new regime to tackle unpaid VAT by online marketplaces

Infrastructure and Projects Authority says new team will be created to ensure costs and schedules of major schemes are achievable