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Devolved administration perm sec requests oversight from Michael Gove's proposed Office for Environmental Protection

Probe set to report on potential for openness over who is buying tranches of multibillion pound loanbook

PCS says four out of five members voted to strike at west London centre

Watchdog says payment-by-results model will cost department at least £467m more than projected and has not delivered results

Tax agency declares city base structurally complete and ready for fit-out

New research finds tens of thousands of Whitehall workers on trapped in in-work poverty due to low wages

PCS says controversial decision to pause scheme valuations set to mean members miss out on 2% contributions reduction

Judge nods to departmental budget pressures as he hands down 12-month sentence

Defra’s Clare Moriarty and DfT’s Bernadette Kelly update MPs on Brexit staffing plans for frontline departments

Bernadette Kelly defends department’s due diligence over Seaborne Freight debacle

Former head of the home civil service and ex-cabinet secretary say nation is simply not ready for 29 March Brexit

Brexit department says one-off governance model reflects its 'unique' role

Watchdog says department needs to up its game to hit Theresa May's 300,000 new-homes-a-year target

Union set to ballot department staff on strike action after floating plans for 8-10% demand

Committee raises alarm over loss of European Investment Bank funding stream

Unions cry foul over delay to pensions boost but Truss says Court of Appeal decision could have £4bn annual impact 

Public Accounts Committee demands clarity on how Whole of Government Accounts will present EU exit spending

Department for Work and Pensions insists “zero tolerance” policy is rigorously enforced

Liam Fox targets South Korea, Canada, Israel and Colombia counterparts at Davos as Brexit clock ticks

Cabinet Office minister unpacks vision for driving government use of emerging technologies

Move aims to help managers and applicants understand range of opportunities

Welsh HQ will house more than 1,700 staff at site between Cardiff and Pontypridd

Public Accounts Committee questions Gareth Davies about his time as a board member when Haiti allegations emerged

Annual report flags hike in numbers but shows many ministries come up short

HMRC grabs 2018 top spot, but new civil service-wide benchmark reveals unexpected findings

Jonathan Slater urges staff to put themselves forward for “vital” roles

Government Legal Department perm sec is one of just six lawyers recognised for non-court work

Whitehall’s biggest union asks members for views on “cost of living” pay demand for 2019

Department offers up to £117k for deputy director with “exceptional” skills

HMRC remains unhappiest major department, according to figures

Minister says new scanners earmarked for introduction at 10 jails could have a positive impact in “keeping staff honest" amid smuggling concerns

Expanded senior leadership team will help next prison and probation service chief deal with secure-estate crisis.

Cabinet Office reports 2% reduction in floorspace and £750m generated from site disposals

Department looks to put 50-strong team on standby for Brexit-related crises

Department told it must demonstrate ‘operational capacity’ and ability to ensure claimant welfare before mass transfer begins

Latest figures show 2.8% year-on-year increase to September