Policy

National Audit Office flags lack of measurable objectives and impact evaluation in department’s £2.4bn-a-year portfolio of help

Pledge made in agreement restoring power sharing at Stormont

Two-time minister Liam Fox says government should go ahead with DfID-FCO merger, but DIT should be saved

Returning ministers also urge UK and Irish government to make cash commitment to boost public services

Evaluation underway after warnings that contract with operator Arriva may collapse within months

Madeleine Alessandri "embodies the very best that the civil service has to offer", Sir Mark Sedwill says

Union says proposals show "a lack of understanding of the modern realities of the civil service"

More power should be held by the prime minister’s office, says think tank in a paper influenced by Dominic Cummings

30-bill legislative programme includes measures to develop new immigration rules and post-Brexit trade plans

Former Whitehall chief says officials must learn new skills to adapt to policy needs

Government told to "get its house in order" on climate change

Reports suggest departmental changes will be implemented in the new year following a limited reshuffle this week

One of the leading figures in a civil service reform drive has set out details of how to create more empathetic policy making across government

'The private office provides continuity through changes of minister': the paper tells politicians to lean on staff

Prime minister sets out priorities that also include a Budget after the UK leaves the EU

Key question is whether services would be better managed in the public sector, IFS says

Passing a Queen’s Speech, navigating Brexit legislation, dealing with the fallout, and setting out new priorities will be the key issues for whoever is in No.10 in 2020

Announcement of remedial action for doctors highlights Cabinet Office refusal to act, say unions

Lord Kerslake says possible second referendum Scottish independence will be among the areas discussed

Party manifesto promises "the days of Whitehall knows best are over" as it pledges white paper on English devolution

Manifesto pledge details plans for four new ministries and scrap ‘symbol of fear’ DWP as part of moves to halt Universal Credit rollout

Union reveals that a review of Fast Stream pay is currently awaiting Treasury clearance

Think tank sets out the scale of challenge to roll out universal credit or halt wide-ranging benefit reform scheme

Former Cabinet Office minister reflects on forces that oppose change in an exclusive interview with The Civil Service World Podcast