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Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration must have "unquestionable integrity"

Chancellor predicts a "degree of long-term scarring" after coronavirus pandemic ends

How has local government reacted to the Covid-19 pandemic? Colin Talbot speaks to Donna Hall, honourary professor at University of Manchester and former local government chief executive, about the response across across England

Lack of tests among “most significant problems” in government's handling of the pandemic, Science and Technology Committee says

Mumdood Passa wins emerging leader award from The Whitehall and Industry Group for his work helping a small charity supporting pregnant women in Kenya

'The department knows it can’t go on like this,' says PAC chair

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

"The value and performance of government contracts... is a matter of public interest," shadow Cabinet Office minister says

Successive prime ministers “failed to offer any significant protection” as officials came under attack, IfG says

Labour asks government why it is only planning to recruit 18,000 roles, saying as many as 50,000 may be needed

Social media channels from across government will highlight work of individual officials in coronavirus response

Tax agency begins search for long-term replacement for Jacky Wright

"We’re working ahead of time to deliver support to the self-employed," Sunak says

Leaked document says measures needed to "enhance credibility and boost investor confidence"

Minister-led groups to tackle changes faced by aviation industry, shops, pubs and other sectors affected by coronavirus

Government sets out further details of Joint Biosecurity Centre alongside next steps to ease lockdown

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

Track-and-trace app being trialled now will do "heavy lifting" once social-distancing measures are lifted, science adviser says

Symbolic numbers picked to deflect public pressure can create more problems than they solve

Cabinet considers plans ahead of prime ministerial statement on Sunday, with new 'Stay Safe, Save Lives' message

Government says scientific advice showed placing restrictions at the border earlier in the pandemic would not have had a significant impact on virus spread

Prof Geoff Mulgan, former head of Tony Blair's Strategy Unit, talks to Colin Talbot about how the UK government put in place risk and resilience systems in the early 2000s – and what has gone wrong since. And how governments can improve things for the future.

As health service app moves towards nationwide launch, regulator sets out principles that should be followed

Epidemiologist says he regrets "undermining of the clear messages" on social distancing