Policy

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