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Exiting the European Union secretary David Davis is told he needs his own scientific adviser "to get the best possible" evidence base for Brexit

With the end of 2016 fast approaching, we asked the UK's top officials to look back at the year, outline their goals for 2017 – and shed some light on their festive favourites. Jon Thompson, chief executive of the Ministry of Defence, takes part in our annual perm secs round-up...

Prime minister side-steps question about recent Institute for Government report under questioning from the Liaison committee

With the end of 2016 fast approaching, we asked the UK's top officials to look back at the year, outline their goals for 2017 – and shed some light on their festive favourites. Graham Farrant, chief executive of the Land Registry, takes part in our annual perm secs round-up...

First woman to serve as the PM's spokesperson is heading to the Foreign Office

Public Accounts Committee slams "unacceptable" delay in publishing Troubled Families evaluation, and tells communities department it must find better ways to monitor long term impact of this initiative

Microsoft partner FlowForma walks through its efforts to empower local government as part of a series that highlights local government innovators across the UK

Microsoft partner CPS walks through its efforts to empower local government as part of a series that highlights local government innovators across the UK

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

Foreign Affairs Committee warns Treasury to "urgently" consider a rethink of the Foreign Office's budget plans given the vote for Brexit

With the end of 2016 fast approaching, we asked the UK's top officials to look back at the year, outline their goals for 2017 – and shed some light on their festive favourites. Sir Malcolm McKibbin, head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service, takes part in our annual perm secs round-up...

With the end of 2016 fast approaching, we asked the UK's top officials to look back at the year, outline their goals for 2017 – and shed some light on their festive favourites. Sir Malcolm McKibbin, head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service, takes part in our annual perm secs round-up...

Communities secretary backs Casey review call for public office holders to swear an oath affirming "respect for the rule of law, equality and tolerance"

Co-founder of healthcare intelligence firm Dr Foster to take up post in January, says the DfE

With the end of 2016 fast approaching, we asked the UK's top officials to look back at the year, outline their goals for 2017 – and shed some light on their festive favourites. Jeff James, chief executive of The National Archives, takes part in our annual perm secs round-up...

With the end of 2016 fast approaching, we asked the UK's top officials to look back at the year, outline their goals for 2017 – and shed some light on their festive favourites. Mark Lowcock, permanent secretary of the Department for International Development, takes part in our annual perm secs round-up...

With the end of 2016 fast approaching, we asked the UK's top officials to look back at the year, outline their goals for 2017 – and shed some light on their festive favourites. Leslie Evans, permanent secretary of the Scottish Government, takes part in our annual perm secs round-up...

But Howard League for Penal Reform says continued administrative delays are “simply unacceptable” for prisoners who remain locked up

Sopra Steria's John Baskerville discusses some encouraging technological developments in the public sphere

Former cabinet secretary "all sorts of details will still remain to be sorted out" after two-year deadline elapses

Local Government Association says measures announced by communities secretary Sajid Javid are “nowhere near enough” to alleviate pressure on key services

New report says prime minister must move quickly if she is serious about domestic policy pledges

From social mobility to industrial strategy, the new prime minister must act now if she wants her big priorities to get off the ground, says the Institute for Government's Emma Norris

With the end of 2016 fast approaching, we asked the UK's top officials to look back at the year, outline their goals for 2017 – and shed some light on their festive favourites. Rob Varley, chief executive of the Met Office, takes part in our annual perm secs round-up...