Policy

Department’s most senior tax professional announces retirement at the end of the year

New document reveals plans to probe central government responses to previous high-rise fires and impact of any failings on west London tragedy

Cabinet secretary describes speech by former minister as an "inaccurate portrayal" of civil service, while chief executive says Whitehall is "deepening and accelerating" reforms

Select committee chair seeks evidence base for “unfair” Staircase Tax

Cabinet Office to boost payments made under 2016 scheme after High Court challenge, but Manzoni moots replacement

Lammy Review points to disparity between UK’s ethnic breakdown and proportion of black and minority ethnic staff in prison service

IfG review on boosting cross-government functions highlighted civil service 'must tackle perception that policy trumps specialisms' for career progression

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'