Policy

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

Brokenshire also lauds 2.2% hike in numbers of new homes

Full withdrawal agreement expected to be published today after cabinet meeting for ministers to review the plan

Department for Transport, Ministry of Justice, Cabinet Office and Department for Work and Pensions teams among those honoured at ceremony

Institute for Government says department has to put officials’ accountability at the heart of new review

Any move to add regulatory functions onto the work of departments would require assurances over the independence of oversight, says think tank

DWP extends legacy payouts after watchdog's warning that claimants transferring onto Universal Credit would face financial hardship

New head of civil service says that making a success of Brexit is a ‘common national endeavour’

Chancellor says that the funding mechanism does not provide value for money but confirms half of government infrastructure plan will be privately funded

Paper obtained by GMB union also reveals an additional two-year pay freeze was considered in 2015.