Beckie Smith

MoD needs a 'coherent plan' to tackle armed forces skills gaps, MPs say
13 Sep 2018 Security & Defence
MoD needs a 'coherent plan' to tackle armed forces skills gaps, MPs say

The Public Accounts Committee described the department's understanding of armed forces spending as “inadequate”
Defra ‘has run out of time to complete Brexit no-deal preparations’
12 Sep 2018 Brexit
Defra ‘has run out of time to complete Brexit no-deal preparations’

Initial planning was “optimistic”, resulting in missed milestones, report finds
Civil service numbers continue slow climb
11 Sep 2018 Government Tax Profession
Civil service numbers continue slow climb

ONS figures also reveal number of employees at newly-established Government Property Agency for the first time
Government snubs call for algorithms 'right to explanation'
11 Sep 2018 Commercial
Government snubs call for algorithms 'right to explanation'

Government won't commit to publishing a list of how and where departments use algorithms and to appoint a “ministerial champion” to oversee their use.