Policy

The Institute for Government says budget projections must not provide “cover for misleading intentions”

Department-sponsored study flags move as part of wider reform of franchising system

HM Treasury passed most bills in 2016-17 session, followed by DCMS, Home Office and DfE

Local Government Association asks all parties to commit to further devo rollout in their election manifestos

Shift in responsibility during staff reshuffle creates questions over civil service reform, says IfG

MPs tell DCLG and DWP to commission research on leveraging housing benefit payments to ease the housing crisis

Academics say giving NHS patients access to unapproved medication was a “significant expenditure” that delivered “no meaningful value”

Civil servant who led Troubled Families programme to leave Whitehall to take up roles in voluntary sector and academia

General election guidance published by Cabinet Office sets out rules for civil servants in snap election campaign

Pre-election period to commence after MPs back poll

Prospect calls for end to 1% pay cap as well as independent review of Whitehall wage levels