Policy

Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove admits no-deal Brexit would cause ‘bumps in the road’ but says leaks represent worse case scenario

Three weeks into his cabinet career, Commons leader says he ‘previously thought only corporate bankers worked such hours’

Former civil servant Steve O'Neil takes a fresh look at the appliance of science at the heart of government

Figures from Prospect trade union come as government plans review of pension tax rules for public sector after NHS reforms

International trade secretary Liz Truss names panel of advisers to consider location for up to 10 tax-free ports

Shadow Brexit secretary Sir Keir Starmer also raises prospect of a Brexit public inquiry under a Labour government

Unit will be staffed by Cabinet Office and Ministry of Defence officials

Plans will include "one of the biggest peacetime public information campaigns this country has seen"

Words civil servants told not to use include “hopefully”, “very”, “due to” and “equal”

Spending Review delay would be “bad news for those planning and managing big public services”, but departments must prepare, IfG says

More people are accessing more online services, department claims, but 'large amount of uncertainty' remains around Brexit

Series of ministerial appointments made yesterday, while rumoured spad appointments on the way

Some surprising figures have invited management consultants into Whitehall over the past six decades, although their private-sector expertise has not always been directed where it was needed most

Liz Truss says IR35 regulations for the whole public sector render specific oversight for departments unnecessary

Infrastructure and Projects Authority reveals Brexit may be improving project delivery across government through more efficient ways of working

Outgoing prime minster Theresa May says tackling societal injustice requires a long-term focus

Bernard Jenkin highlights the way Margaret Thatcher worked with the civil service to implement major policy changes as example for incoming PM

Secretary of state Amber Rudd pledges “fresh and honest” examination with medical and charity input

Next prime minister urged to float Department for Health and Social Care's long-delayed vision ahead of conference season

Latest move comes after Institute for Government warns government may never be as ready for no deal as it was in March

Meg Hillier also queries “surprising” lack of ministerial directions for some Brexit-related spending

Public Accounts Committee says department lacks detailed implementation plan for delivering policy

Office for Disability Issues expansion hailed as a "bold statement from the government" to address injustices

Migration Advisory Committee asked to look again at regional earnings thresholds and ‘high public value’ jobs with low pay