Policy

Transport secretary Grant Shapps said decision represented “the first small step towards the north taking back control of its railways”

Think-tank points to Cummings’ civil service reform agenda and debate on the union as key work areas

Grant Shapps vows to 'undo the damage' of 1960s Beeching rail cuts with £500m fund to reopen axed lines

Boris Johnson to take personal charge of post-Brexit trade talks supported by a 'small and agile' new unit

Plans for reform also include consistent use of cross-disciplinary teams in departments as contracts are signed

Confirmation of departure comes ahead of likely post-Brexit Whitehall shakeup

 

Move would reverse policy set out by Theresa May

Awards champion hails work of civil servants at start of a week-long programme to recognise winners

Think tank says policy makers need to better understand differential effects across the country amid warning that impact on worst off is being 'ignored'

Ten senior officials with Brexit responsibility moved jobs in 2018/19 despite year being a high water mark of EU exit prep, think tank finds

Home Office puts applicants on notice that highly-influential panel's role “may evolve” post-Brexit

New award will recognise bodies that have adopted Office for Statistics Regulation’s trustworthiness, quality and value pledges outside official stats

National Audit Office flags lack of measurable objectives and impact evaluation in department’s £2.4bn-a-year portfolio of help

Defra plan will base agriculturist support payments on public goods, such as better air and water quality

Pledge made in agreement restoring power sharing at Stormont

Two-time minister Liam Fox says government should go ahead with DfID-FCO merger, but DIT should be saved

Returning ministers also urge UK and Irish government to make cash commitment to boost public services

Evaluation underway after warnings that contract with operator Arriva may collapse within months

Madeleine Alessandri "embodies the very best that the civil service has to offer", Sir Mark Sedwill says

Union says proposals show "a lack of understanding of the modern realities of the civil service"

More power should be held by the prime minister’s office, says think tank in a paper influenced by Dominic Cummings

As 2020 approaches, senior figures from across government reflect on their highlights and challenges of 2019, look ahead to the next 12 months and share their favourite festive memories

30-bill legislative programme includes measures to develop new immigration rules and post-Brexit trade plans

Former Whitehall chief says officials must learn new skills to adapt to policy needs