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Government looks to create up to 50 different tests for candidates

Report confirms Jon Thompson’s comments to Civil Service World that elements of Making Tax Digital programme could be delayed as department creates room to take on Brexit work

Despite reports of its demise, the 1% cap on pay increases remains in place across the UK government civil service. As workers across the public sector, including the Scottish Government, get cap-busting awards, it is time for the limit to end for all public servants

New director Lisa Osofsky insists plan to fold SFO into National Crime Agency has been dropped

Leslie Evans reveals that Edinburgh administration has made contact with Welsh Government colleagues for an update on the scheme

External evidence and expertise is crucial to good policy making – a new report from the Institute for Government sets out how Whitehall can use it better

International Development Committee warns of risk to transparency and poverty-reduction focus as other departments increase their stake in humanitarian aid

Dominic Raab sets out plans to boost council control over next-generation large-scale housing delivery

More than 200 former staff left out of pocket via Voluntary Exit Scheme

The Windrush scandal again shows the need for government to address departmental culture. Companies focused on customer service can help provide the answer

DExEU warning of food shortages within a fortnight if the UK leaves the EU without a deal on future status revealed

Department insists ‘no decisions have been made’ on extending current arrangements

BT's Konstantinos Karagiannis explains ethical hacking and why it's important to exploit vulnerabilities

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

Home secretary also tells Home Affairs Committee the department has recruited 80% of immigration caseworkers needed for Brexit

Lesley Titcomb announces "difficult personal decision" after Carillion and BHS flak

A special economic zone could be introduced across island’s 310-mile frontier after UK leaves the EU

Figures revealed in parliamentary answer reveal that initial post-referendum hike has been reversed

Former Cabinet Office minister claims there are ‘worrying signs’ progress has slipped

MPs demand answers after reports the department favours weaker powers than those currently exercised by the European Commission

MPs ask David Lidington to explore whether beefed-up powers and more resources are required as a matter of urgency

PACAC expresses confidence in Sir Jeremy Heywood’s commitment to effective decision-making, but says now is the time to introduce safeguards

Mike Hatchett to return to work for Jeremy Corbyn less than a year after leaving Labour to work for government on Brexit

Some four million callers were unable to speak to staff in the past year, with wait times and number of complaints rising