Policy

Brexit secretary insists first day of exit talks had been constructive

Government confirms plan for two-year parliamentary session to implement Brexit legislation

Committee on Standards in Public Life seeks more views on need for beefed-up rules on outside work, and the potential for conflicts of interest

Manifesto proposal developed by former Cabinet Office minister Ben Gummer was kept from local government and health cabinet ministers until less than 24 hours before launch

Government to set out legislative plans on Wednesday as talks with the DUP continue over support deal

Steve Baker’s comments came after he raised concerns about Whitehall staff ‘obstructing Brexit’

Treasury and DExEU among departments to see most wide-ranging changes

Civil service union says new government must address ‘uncompetitive’ wages in Whitehall

New minister responsible for civil service has praise for officials but also complains about 'ropey' delivery 

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