Policy

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