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After six years at the helm of this tiny Whitehall team, John Whiting is standing down. Here he shares his experiences of trying to simplify Britain’s fiendish tax system – and what he’s learnt in the process

In making bids for more powers, many councils have moved outside their comfort zone to craft plans that improve local services. Can the same be said of central government?

Prospect union's deputy general secretary Garry Graham warns the UK will enter negotiations with "one hand tied behind its back" unless it addresses concerns over civil service capacity and workloads 

Compensation to firms hits nearly £100m due to botched deal, says business secretary Greg Clark

Select committee calls on Treasury to relax rules so that Department for International Development can build capacity to ensure it allocates and manages aid budgets effectively

Detailed figures released by the Treasury reveal how much businesses are expected to have to spend on hardware, software and training

Romeo brings the number of women leading Whitehall departments to four, as analysis shows the government's varied progress on gender diversity

The political parties in Northern Ireland have failed to reach an agreement to form a new power-sharing Executive following the elections this month. The consequences could include the re-introduction of direct rule from Westminster

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

Health Select Committee calls for stronger measures to tax unhealthy food and drink, plus clearer warnings on future action

Newport campus part of £17m investment in new technology and data sources

BT has appointed a new senior executive, David Wallace, to head up its public sector business in Scotland and implement a new strategic direction to increase local focus nationwide

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

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

Expanding a government policy that allows people to use the value of their home to pay for social care without having to sell the property could unlock money at a time of growing demand

Prime minister leads parliament in paying tribute to those affected

New department says £125k role will focus on developing its “underpinning foundations”, building values and forming its culture

Industrial tribunals are set to become more high profile this year, which could represent a reputational risk to departments, but there are a number of steps managers can take

Justice secretary confirms move as planning permission sought for four new jails

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