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

Former civil servant Steve O'Neil takes a fresh look at the appliance of science at the heart of government

Nobel prizewinners say no-deal Brexit will damage UK science despite Johnson pledge

Jeremy Corbyn says departure would contravene principle that government doesn’t implement policies in an election period where the opposition has a different view

Treasury announcement shows departments could be expected to make further cuts

A combination of Brexit and the Conservative leadership campaign has all but officially postponed the 2019 Spending Review. Beckie Smith and Richard Johnstone look at what impact the delay will have, and whether there are opportunities to be grasped in the extra time

Figures from Prospect trade union come as government plans review of pension tax rules for public sector after NHS reforms

Unions say tax treatment of pension contributions is leading civil servants "to incur significant tax burdens simply by saving for the future"

Experts say hospitals had already earned £1bn of cash announced by Boris Johnson by making spending cuts

Department was given central government green light for major outlay on licensing, newly published spending data reveals

Director general posts announced in January in shake-up after challenging year for HMPPS

Prime minister's spokesperson insists ‘the UK will be leaving the EU on October 31 whatever the circumstances’

The Right to Rent scheme has been beset by criticism and fears that it could stoke discrimination since before its rollout in 2016, culminating in a damning High Court judgement this year. All the while the Home Office has said a panel of experts has helped to implement and monitor the scheme – but a long hiatus, ignored warnings and a lack of transparency have raised questions.

Document contradicts legally-binding code of practice for scheme, which the High Court ruled in March breachs human rights law

Department tasks digital transformation specialist with helping prepare the way for use of AWS and Azure

BT presents a new eGuide, looking at how to build infrastructure able to support growth both now and into the future 

Johnson says 'strong economic performance' has made funding possible 

Latest staff moves come as government ramps up preparation for no deal

Organisation’s Brexit head takes top job

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

Peer had claimed that all pictures of the Queen had been removed from the NIO’s Stormont offices

International trade secretary Liz Truss names panel of advisers to consider location for up to 10 tax-free ports

'Consumer panic', disrupted supply of medicines and rise in organised crime also among no-deal risks, internal documents say

Bids sought after G4S contract was extended despite revelations of abuse at Brook House