Policy

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

Government told to "get its house in order" on climate change

Reports suggest departmental changes will be implemented in the new year following a limited reshuffle this week

One of the leading figures in a civil service reform drive has set out details of how to create more empathetic policy making across government

'The private office provides continuity through changes of minister': the paper tells politicians to lean on staff

Prime minister sets out priorities that also include a Budget after the UK leaves the EU