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As 2020 approaches, senior figures from across government reflect on their highlights and challenges of 2019, look ahead to the next 12 months and share their favourite festive memories

As 2020 approaches, senior figures from across government reflect on their highlights and challenges of 2019, look ahead to the next 12 months and share their favourite festive memories

New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via our colleagues at Dods People

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Ben Wallace warns military top brass that procurement reform is on the way and blasts ‘almost criminal’ New Labour deals

Building was evacuated "as a precautionary measure", superintendent says

Responses from across government highlight vital role in Brexit talks

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

"We will help everyone to find new roles," government spokesperson says

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

Prospect says MoD presented a business case for a pay rise tied to conditions "it knew the unions opposed"

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

Stats released after FoI release shows 90% of appeals successful

Former ministerial adviser joins calls for DExEU to be wound up after January Brexit day

“The civil service has not been the problem," Ricketts says amid reorganisation rumours

Johnson fills gaps in ministerial ranks ahead of more wide-ranging government changes after Brexit

Warning comes amid reports the PM wants the Foreign Office to absorb the aid department

Take away all the boundaries in security testing, and protect your organisation from the dark side, with red teaming to evaluate your defences and expect the unexpected - BT explains how 

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

Officials who fear change should be wary, writes Andrew Greenway, while Andrew Kakabadse warns his analysis of the civil service overlooks the values that drive civil servants

Trade body successfully argues elements of combustible-cladding ban consultation were unlawful

Legislation lined up after Johnson promises to make the NHS "number one priority"

Brexit department remains an awkward fit in Whitehall, IfG says

Jo Swinson among biggest scalps claimed in disastrous night for Labour and Lib Dems