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