Policy

Conservative manifesto set to be ‘pruned’ due to minority government, say ministers 

Funding for Irish farmers and a softer approach to Brexit are understood to be among the DUP’s requests in return for supporting the minority Conservative government, as other leaders raise concerns about content of a Conservative-DUP deal

Close ally of Theresa May will take on responsibility for civil service as ‘deputy prime minister in all but name’ while Michael Gove returns to government

The former DWP permanent secretary argues for a return to civility in the corridors of power, and offers his tips for preventing the ascendance of overmighty special advisers whose presence crushes open debate and discussion

Senior Number 10 figures replaced by former housing minister Gavin Barwell, who lost his seat in the general election

Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist Party has new-found influence in Westminster now its 10 MPs look likely to prop up the Conservative minority government. Here are some its key policies of interest to the public sector.

Further appointments expected through weekend and next week

Ten ministers lose seats as Conservatives forced to form minority government

Unusual move was approved by civil service ethics chief, Cabinet Office confirms

Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn cross country on last day of campaigning

FoI request reveals civil servants acknowledge “wrong call” in £8m cash announcement before local elections

Plan for hung parliament set out as polls show election race tightening

Environmental campaigners seek High Court review of clean air proposals and consultation

Seat-by-seat survey puts the Conservatives on course to win 310 seats – down from 330 before dissolution

Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon says government will no longer plan on basis of maintaining current limit for public servants

New UK Statistics Authority chair pledges to push for raised status and seniority for profession

Influential research institute says main parties’ policy proposals – including on public-sector pay – mask the real choices facing the nation and their consequences

Party’s manifesto promises “an end to wasteful public spending programmes” and a drive to make HM Revenue and Customs crack down on big corporations’ late payments to small firms

Academics at education think-tank say party’s ‘£60m’ pledge may cost between £200m and £400m

The launch event for Brexit Exchange in London highlighted key points for civil servants to keep in mind as the Brexit talks get serious

Manifesto U-turn comes after criticism of plan dubbed a "Dementia Tax" by their opponents.

Union says Theresa May’s vision ignores pay and retention issues that will hamper public sector’s ability to maximise the potential of Brexit

Former head of the Government Legal Department Sir Paul Jenkins says Whitehall needs better political guidance on Brexit priorities