Policy

Introduction of 21 privately run companies in 2014 have faced “significant challenges” says justice secretary David Gauke

After Windrush, is it time for some drastic changes at the Home Office? Whitehall expert Colin Talbot argues for a major re-organisation to tackle the long-standing problems at the department

Meg Hillier letter says committee remains worried that timely delivery of a fully functioning new customs system as part of government’s no deal Brexit plans remains uncertain

CIPFA's policy manager Alan Bermingham takes a look at what the OBR's report on fiscal sustainability tell us about long term government spending – and the picture isn't pretty

Annual accounts reveal that last year the department stopped, paused, or consolidated more than 100 transformation projects, while reducing the ambition of others

Staff switch comes as government seeks to bolster negotiating teams following Chequers proposal

Scathing Public Accounts Committee report finds department took years to act on underpayments despite staff raising concerns

Select committee warns that an international development plan focused on trade alone could actively disadvantage the most marginalised groups

Dame Martina Milburn says hiring a diverse team is her first priority, with applications open until 25 July

Lord Nick Macpherson says select committees should be better resourced to conduct over-arching probes

David Lidington has apologised for lack of consultation ahead of pay guidance publication, but document remains in place

MPs raise concerns about local authority finances and confusion in sector with DfE “rush” to convert schools

NICS challenge over High Court ruling to overturn incinerator planning decision rejected by Court of Appeal

Civil servants attend Brexit meeting to update planned white paper as discussions progress

 Minster tells Parliament she wants to "correct the record" after receving open letter from NAO chief Sir Amyas Morse

Director general Kevin Cunnington gives speech detailing how the organisation has ‘changed the way we work with departments’

Proposals include annual statement setting out the current state of fish stocks "based on the latest scientific evidence"

MPs call on department to end hostile environment policies, not just rebrand them

Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland and Office of the Advocate General set for New Waverley move

Shadow Cabinet Office minister describes current arrangements as "not fit for purpose"

Natalie Black to join Department for International Trade representing UK interests in Asia Pacific region

Treasury chief secretary describes government bureaucracy as a creature ‘there is a temptation to feed after midnight’

Civil servants think rank-and-file politicians need private briefings on Universal Credit implementation and other big changes 

Strategy launched to link up government actuaries, economists, engineers, operational researchers, scientists, social researchers, statisticians and data scientists