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Leaked document reveals top officials will conduct research into potential negative impact of DWP policy or operational practice

Former policy adviser at Department for Education says she would like to encourage more young people into politics and the civil service

In a new report the charity calls for a new profession, the “public entrepreneur”, with a skills passport to aid career development

Economic and Domestic Secretariat DG appointed second perm sec following departure of Wilkinson for national security role

Dame Martina Milburn says hiring a diverse team is her first priority, with applications open until 25 July

Departments work with small innovators and big business to help specific groups

It might not yet top the government’s priority list, but no one should underestimate the challenges of the next Spending Review

Sajid Javid has announced a pause in the government's “hostile environment” immigration policy

The land of NHS founder Aneurin Bevan, Wales has seen a lot of changes since the health service was created 70 years ago. The Welsh Government’s top health official Andrew Goodall reflects on the enduring legacy of one of the nation’s favourite sons

Permanent secretary Peter Schofield says department has “confidence in NAO” following row over Universal Credit

 Minster tells Parliament she wants to "correct the record" after receving open letter from NAO chief Sir Amyas Morse

Campaigners and MPs fight to slash charges at department after inquiry launched by borders inspector

Immigration minister yesterday outlined the “three easy steps” for EU nationals in the UK to apply for settlement scheme

HM Inspector of Constabulary Wendy Williams will oversee probe of Home Office’s handling of Windrush cases

Department for Education policy advisor reportedly failed to tell Whitehall she was appearing on reality TV show

As Theresa May announces a £20bn investment in the NHS, Bronwen Maddox calls for better planning to avoid the cycles of crisis and emergency funding in health

The first woman to become a private secretary to the prime minister shares her recollections of Thatcher, the Treasury and the Next Steps Unit with Suzannah Brecknell. Photography by Louise Haywood-Schiefer

Move follows the earlier transfer of data policymakers

Carers' charter and carer’s passport launched across civil service

Automation has squeezed out the creatives that used to harbour in administrative grades – but this tacit subsidy programme has arguably simply shifted to large firms

Women and Equalities Committee calls for urgent action to improve data collection across government

Institute for Government says refreshed documents still show ministries “trying to do too much” but welcomes diversity focus

Auditors find a lack of evidence that departments consistently act on recommendations from government-funded investigations

Home secretary tells MPs that number could rise and does not rule out possibility of future restructure of department