Policy

In the second of CSW's in-depth assessments of the party manifestos, Mark Rowe picks apart the Tory document to find out what the party has in store for the civil service

A glance at the new pledges contained in today's Conservative manifesto, as party praises the "impartial, professional and highly capable civil service"

This week on Civil Service World we'll be picking apart the main parties' election manifestos with an in-depth analysis of what they mean for the civil service. Here's a first glance at the new pledges contained in Labour's manifesto, published today by leader Ed Miliband

Former Scope and Mencap IT director Conall Bullock takes on newly-created Cabinet Office role, reporting directly to permanent secretary Richard Heaton

Civil Service Policy Profession to trial policy degree for future civil service leaders in a bid to professionalise government policy-making

Report by the Public Accounts Committee says HMRC too slow in identifying potential abuse of tax reliefs

Prime minister needs team who can speak 'frankly' on departments, Labour peer Lord Falconer says, but warns against 'divisive' approach to Whitehall

Department for Education announces members for commission on new ways to assess pupil ability

Institute for Government urges greater focus on collaboration and long-term planning

Public Administration Select Committee urges greater role for Cabinet Office in planning for the future and ending departmental duplication

Whitehall should be prepared to take responsibility for delivering programmes, says Troubled Families chief Louise Casey