Project Delivery

William Ury, who has also helped end conflicts in Colombia, the Middle East and the Balkans, has met with officials

Ministerial direction was required by DfT perm sec to provide funds for project

MPs question need for tax collection agency’s shift to city centre bases amid digital services drive

Institute for Government report draws lessons from global take-up of Blair-era innovation

Outgoing civil service commissioners highlight concerns that pay restrictions are limiting the attractiveness of some posts, while slow recruitment processes stop departments hiring top candidates

Former Cabinet Office minister says his perception of the civil service went “downhill a lot” during the coalition government

MPs highlight that workforce planning in Whitehall only gives “high-level view” of staffing requirements

Watchdog warns demands of service pressures, major projects and Brexit are outpacing Whitehall’s capacity to deliver at a time of staffing restrictions and spending restraint

Implementing Theresa May’s flagship plan must become a Brexit priority, says report

MPs warn that contract with Capita-led consortium has "failed to transform" Defence Infrastructure Organisation, and continued uncertainty will exacerbate ongoing recruitment challenges at the body set up to manage £31bn defence estate 

Auditor general says he has support for plan from Whitehall permanent secretaries

Treasury Select Committee says it would be “imprudent” for decisions on the multi-billion pound overhaul to be taken before inquiry is complete