Policy

Cabinet Office minister says there will be “some limited additional process on goods arriving in Northern Ireland” under the Brexit deal

The Regulatory Policy Committee exists to ensure departments effectively weigh up the costs, benefits and risks of new regulations. Its interim chair, Stephen Gibson, tells Beckie Smith why it’s important to tell departments what they need to hear – even if it’s not what they want to hear

Cabinet considers plans ahead of prime ministerial statement on Sunday, with new 'Stay Safe, Save Lives' message

As health service app moves towards nationwide launch, regulator sets out principles that should be followed

The spike in usage prompted by the surge in Universal Credit claims has prompted the Treasury to approve another tranche of funding

Director general Alison Pritchard says GDS still has a key role to play in building services

Building new partnerships and changing perceptions – does government need a fresh approach to reducing county lines activity?

New deputy national security adviser Alex Ellis sets out government’s plans for landmark review broadsided by coronavirus

Continuing our series of videeo discussions with experts around the world exploring how governments are responding to the coronavirus pandemic, Prof Colin Talbot speaks to Emily St Denny and Paul Cairney about the role and limitations of preventive policy making.

PM tells MPs government has “scaled back” work on integrated review as resources are diverted to tackle the coronavirus response

Department teams up with individuals, charities, and businesses to break down barriers and increase participation

Move comes as event venue is turned into a temporary hospital as part of Covid-19 response

BEIS perm sec will move to become Cabinet Office perm sec as he takes on roles held by John Manzoni

Chancellor hints at changes to the way the self-employed are taxed once crisis is over to ensure “all pay in equally in future”

MPs and campaigners say department will not be trusted after report said the department had shown decades of "ignorance and thoughtlessness" on race.

Business and employee support schemes open for business this week

Critics say government is failing to provide clear guidance to public on social distancing as PM threatens lockdown

Current operators will run services under new ‘emergency measures agreements’

Cabinet Office and DfE reveal list of occupations where people will still be able to send their children to education settings

Ministers urged to introduce wage-guarantee scheme as data underscores lack of savings and reliance on credit

Home Office was slow to react to reports of injustice and ignored warning signs, Wendy Williams finds

Full details of new range of powers across five key areas

Action by four governments comes as “spike of the virus is increasing at a faster pace than anticipated”, according to English education secretary