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New data laws come into force in Europe on May 25, but how will the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) affect businesses and the general public?

Parliamentary report calls for better intelligence sharing between departments and stronger political guidance for FCO and HMRC

After a career managing major projects and transforming the way we maintain our roads, Graham Dalton is making his mark at the DIO. He speaks to Jim Dunton about smarter partnerships, runway renovations, and dinghies

Grenfell Tower tragedy and housing drive are behind growth spurt, department says

Auditors should be given full access to the accounts of the scheme after chief's £1.7m salary is revealed

Innovative selection process sees three firms picked for 10-year project to support personnel for next-generation Dreadnought Class nuclear submarines

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

Changes to so-called IR35 rules for “off-payroll” workers boost coffers as ministers mull roll-out to private firms 

David Sterling backs decision by department to appeal High Court judgment against construction of incinerator

Theresa May is to publish fresh proposals for avoiding a hard border in Ireland in a last-ditch attempt to break the Brexit deadlock

Cabinet Office advertises for replacement for Campbell McCafferty, who has held the role since it was created in 2016

Department pledges to take more notice of green building certification and increase use of low-emission vehicles

Dame Judith Hackitt also wants building regulations reviews at least every five years, and for the results to be “user-friendly”

Government will launch new London North Eastern Railway brand to run services after financial failure of operator Virgin-Stagecoach

NAO criticises failure of both parties to recognise complexity of contract to simultaneously run and cut primary care support services

Department issues contract notice seeking external supplier for two-year contract to install unified communications environment

Two select committees back the government’s decision not to bail out outsourcing firm and let it fall into liquidation

Mental health first aid can save lives and support better mental wellbeing, but it’s not just a case of training staff and hoping for the best. Kath Cheer and Paul Horsman advise on building structures that help mental health first aiders to support their colleagues

Home secretary tells MPs that number could rise and does not rule out possibility of future restructure of department

NICS decision to approve waste incinerator in absence of executive overturned in court

Department teams up with Samaritans to offer training and support for military and civilians

BT argues that the digital age requires a certain level of trust in technology. But how can we establish this and still make the most of digital transformation?

Amber Rudd’s decision to resign comes as no surprise, but the full picture of accountability for Windrush is much more complex