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Funding will expand Partners in Practice peer support programme, while new “What Works Centre” will also be created 

Union says Nuclear Decommissioning Authority cannot be held solely responsible for failings detailed by National Audit Office

Appointments watchdog ACOBA approves former PM’s request to work for electronic-payments company

Targeted marketing campaign results in “excellence in awareness-raising” gong

Prof Ian Boyd cancels decision to step down and pledges to stay on for “at least another year”

Louise Casey, Tory backbenchers and PCS union raise fears over implementation plans

DExEU, Cabinet Office, and Defra under fire for refusal to answer information requests

Study argues that key public sector roles are among the least threatened by new technology

Capita, Interserve, Cipfa and the Open University on Crown Commercial Service’s 16-strong list to train “next generation” of civil servants

Long-term mental health problems against a backdrop of staff cuts drives Northern Ireland staff absences trend

Quarterly snapshot indicates improved timeliness among departments

City centre office block will house 3,600 civil servants

ACOBA says cybersecurity role with US firm was announced before it had approved the appointment

New document reveals plans to probe central government responses to previous high-rise fires and impact of any failings on west London tragedy

Move part of scoping exercise for post-Brexit trading arrangements, MPs told

Jon Thompson says department’s accounts will be need to be “qualified” for as long as tax credits exist

Lammy Review points to disparity between UK’s ethnic breakdown and proportion of black and minority ethnic staff in prison service

Cabinet Office says year-on-year hike from £29.7m to £73.6m is evidence of increased scrutiny

Independent adviser also calls for consultation to be reopened because of impact of snap general election

Lack of progress with new deals risks stifling economic growth, councils claim

International trade secretary draws fire for Brexit negotiations complaints

Theresa May reveals ministers are due to be briefed on resilience findings in a matter of days, as select committee chair questions scope of inquiry

Heads of Aircraft Carrier Alliance and Submarine Delivery Agency announced

Former foreign secretary said there was a ‘lack of confidence’ in the ministry when he took control in 2010

Department says the formerly state-owned training provider needs to be wound down gradually to protect learners

Authorities demand funding assurances and guidance on replacement materials

Jobcentre workers begin two-week strike over controversial closure plans

Former prime minister salutes civil service professionalism and crisis management but says it is poor at delivering change

Union calls for Whitehall employers to seek out departed staff and pay additional settlements after successful High Court challenge to revised Civil Service Compensation Scheme

Brexit secretary insists criticism is wide of the mark and points to departmental overall staff balance approaching 50-50

High Court orders Cabinet Office to pay union’s costs and refuses right to appeal decision

New Treasury Select Committee chair demands core performance details after reported problems

Department begins recruiting for post-Brexit arm’s length body

Infrastructure and Projects Authority says number of "at risk" schemes has dropped from 44 in 2016 to 38 this year 

Hugh Ind has interim appointment made permanent 

Prospect fears PCS victory could give Cabinet Office a platform for more draconian changes