Policy

The government’s Covid-19 response has been driven by expert advice, in a way that isn’t always clear in public policy. Can it stay that way throughout the crisis?

Lack of action leading to a “year of wait and see”, warns rail industry

NAO report says lower take up of free early years places in most deprived areas “risks increasing development gap”

Move to be confirmed later today after PM chairs COBRA meeting

Treasury sets out areas of focus for review and pledges to lead the world in linking cash to outcomes

Chancellor puts figure on number of officials expected to move, as departments develop relocation plans ahead of Spending Review

Think-tank’s pre-Budget call says setting £6bn in tax credit overpayments aside would make continued roll-out work better

FDA union says divorcing spads from ministers means the role essentially becomes a policy adviser recruited outside impartiality rules

Breakdown of talks would lead to increased customs checks, policy paper says

UK2070 commission calls for 20-year commitment to Shared Prosperity Fund and radical decentralisation of funding

Integrated review will "go beyond the parameters of a traditional review", No.10 says

Digital department also reveals work to “understand and address the issues with legacy IT in government”