Policy

Document states that employers would be encouraged to recruit “resident labour" over immigrants

Department for Education urged to lead social mobility drive on back of problems with free childcare provision

Nick Timothy, who left government after the election, called for an expansion in technical qualifications

Proposal also seeks to allow the UK to negotiate trade deals with other nations within transition period

Whitehall official warns accelerated timetable could mean 'minimum scrutiny for vital negotiation documents'

Jobcentre workers begin two-week strike over controversial closure plans

Former prime minister salutes civil service professionalism and crisis management but says it is poor at delivering change

High Court orders Cabinet Office to pay union’s costs and refuses right to appeal decision

Workload survey shows civil service careers are becoming synonymous with low pay and long hours

Perm sec Richard Heaton slammed for “less than satisfactory” response to prison pressures

Day of action marks response to "12% real terms fall in wages” over past decade, says union

Amber Rudd asks Migration Advisory Council to assess economic impact of a fall in the number of workers coming to the UK