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NLC chief tells CSW that “big wicked" policy problems will require increased collaboration across the public sector

The collapse of Thomas Cook led to the biggest government repatriation operation since the Second World War. Senior figures in the Department for Transport tell Richard Johnstone how it was done

PM rules out accepting EU rules in exchange for post-Brexit trade deal as both sides set out negotiating plans

Government urged to ensure that promises to keep find officials meaningful roles are honoured

Transport secretary Grant Shapps said decision represented “the first small step towards the north taking back control of its railways”

Nine government organisations have made the Top 100 employers list, compiled by equality charity Stonewall

Chinese vendor will remain excluded from so-called core areas of the network

Appointment will replace Robert Chote, who has led fiscal watchdog since 2010

Plans for reform also include consistent use of cross-disciplinary teams in departments as contracts are signed

Awards champion hails work of civil servants at start of a week-long programme to recognise winners

New body will form part of government measures to improve building safety announced in response to first phase of Grenfell inquiry

Ten senior officials with Brexit responsibility moved jobs in 2018/19 despite year being a high water mark of EU exit prep, think tank finds

Agreement in line with ‘commitment to affording meaningful pay awards for staff, particularly colleagues at the lower end of the pay range’ says agency

Overhaul would mean tax taper would "rightly affect high earners such as bankers", not doctors, air traffic controllers and fire officials, union says

New award will recognise bodies that have adopted Office for Statistics Regulation’s trustworthiness, quality and value pledges outside official stats

Pledge made in agreement restoring power sharing at Stormont

Civil service chief commends officials for work in last three years as ministers return in Northern Ireland

Returning ministers also urge UK and Irish government to make cash commitment to boost public services

Evaluation underway after warnings that contract with operator Arriva may collapse within months

Commitments based on wide-ranging review of ‘what it feels like for colleagues to work in HMRC, and how to make it better’

Madeleine Alessandri "embodies the very best that the civil service has to offer", Sir Mark Sedwill says

Lord Peter Ricketts says ‘no civil servant can handle a crisis of this magnitude without hands-on political direction’

Responses from across government highlight vital role in Brexit talks

30-bill legislative programme includes measures to develop new immigration rules and post-Brexit trade plans

Former Whitehall chief says officials must learn new skills to adapt to policy needs

Latest job stats reveal continuing upward trend in Whitehall employment

Johnson fills gaps in ministerial ranks ahead of more wide-ranging government changes after Brexit

Reports suggest departmental changes will be implemented in the new year following a limited reshuffle this week

Brexit department remains an awkward fit in Whitehall, IfG says

One of the leading figures in a civil service reform drive has set out details of how to create more empathetic policy making across government

'The private office provides continuity through changes of minister': the paper tells politicians to lean on staff

Shadow chancellor also confirms plan to hold February budget “to end austerity in social security and public services”

NICS chief says he is "proud" of how civil servants have handled “significant pressure” of working without ministers

Plans to support entrepreneurs "from the moment the seed of an idea is planted" also include apprenticeship levy revamp

Prime minister sets out priorities that also include a Budget after the UK leaves the EU

Key question is whether services would be better managed in the public sector, IFS says