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Tracey Crouch also details Whitehall push-back over fixed-odds betting terminals, Brexit's opportunity cost and ‘complete pain in the arse’ Matt Hancock

National Audit Office recognises progress but says ‘significant’ time and budget challenges remain

PAC finds contracts are being published late, heavily redacted or not at all

Agency selects Deloitte, PA Consulting, and Cognizant for apparent ‘bench’ arrangements to provide on-demand personnel

Prospect chief calls on cabinet secretary to ensure civil servants rights are upheld amid increasing concerns

Ministries prepare for food shortages and months of traffic disruption as Home Office says protests ‘may absorb significant amounts of police resource’

Outgoing HMRC chief Sir Jon Thompson appointed to board of pan-public sector leadership scheme 

Dave Penman urges PM to state “categorically and publicly” that no civil servant will be placed in a position where they cannot comply with the law

Appointment follows Johnson pledge for "thorough review" of the charge

The weeks ahead will likely be dominated by politics, not policy. Private offices should play a key role in helping officials understand what is driving ministers’ decisions, says Tim Durrant

Proposal for a new link between Scotland and Northern Ireland mentioned as an opportunity to boost UK links after Brexit

Environment secretary admits there are "risks" to exports despite preparations

Civil service chief says that assurance panel reflects the speed of the campaign launch

Offer by department intended to end dispute, but PCS seeks more information from ministers

Former civil service Europe advisers Olly Robbins and Peter Storr also recognised

MPs vote to force publication of documents, along with spads' messages about prorogation of parliament

Cabinet Office and DExEU acting as one team to support both negotiations and exit preparations, says cabinet secretary

Appointment announced as former EU adviser recognised in Theresa May's honours list 

How can you stay ahead in the fast-paced world of digital technology? BT describes how it's a matter of focus... 

Gove gives evidence as reports say he has put troops on standby to prevent fuel shortages

Rudd tells prime minister Boris Johnson that she no longer believes the government wants a Brexit deal 

Home affairs committee chair said “the extraordinary participation police recruits and officers in an ostensibly political event raises serious concerns”

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

Consolidated award will be worth 11% for some staff at Brexit department