Policy

The former second perm sec in the Department for Work and Pensions-turned benefits advisor has been both poacher and gamekeeper in Whitehall. He shares the lessons from both sides of the fence, including for Brexit, with Richard Johnstone.

Former perm sec argues FCO was disempowered by “unnecessary creation” of Department for International Trade

Chancellor Philip Hammond set to respond to Sir Michael Barber’s proposals in Wednesday’s Autumn Budget

Watchdog’s snapshot shows BEIS has biggest numeric burden, followed by Defra

Labour minister-turned-Greater Manchester mayor berates anachronistic policymaking processes

Councils say green paper next year is "no substitute for extra funding next week"

Government stats watchdog reverses 2015 decision to classify sector as part of the public sector after deregulation legislation

RAC says plans to introduce clean air zones in cities could be hindered by lack of access to information

Amyas Morse tells MPs that ministerial directions are too rare and departments must re-prioritise ahead of Brexit

Civil service policy profession chief Chris Wormald credited with interest in pledge to boost evidence base for decisions

DWP, HMRC, DCMS and Cabinet Office staff win 2017 Reimagine Challenge for joined-up approach to aiding poor people in financial crisis

White paper to be published this month will set framework for more balanced economy post-Brexit, says PM