Policy

Department told it must demonstrate ‘operational capacity’ and ability to ensure claimant welfare before mass transfer begins

The committee also warned that uncertainty about future border arrangements "will make it extremely challenging for the Home Office" to prepare for the future

HMRC, Defra and cross-departmental borders group urged to update MPs on contingency-planning work

“There were warning signs from enough different sources, over a long enough period, to collectively indicate a potential problem that merited further investigation," say auditors

Owen said she had been proud to lead the expansion of the department to take responsibility for policy areas including digital

Charity will support diversity and innovation in public service

Treasury needs new measures of its own effectiveness in order to drive long-term decision making in government, auditors say

A plan to tackle organised crime, an investment strategy and gender pay gap reporting rules were all awaiting sign-off.

Former Department for International Trade chief says there is no evidence of global deals being struck to rival current EU relationship

Chief exec of UK Statistics Authority will retire from role in June 2019

Angela Rayner says ending the requirement for degrees where they are not necessary would help boost diversity in the civil service

Fate of draft Brexit agreement in the balance after ministers resign