Security & Defence

Government ‘has no real sense’ of scale of problem parliamentary committee warns

Intelligence and Security Committee notes recruitment challenges of “bureaucratic” security vetting and outdated perceptions

Report details “scandalous” vacancy levels that see department pay £78m a year on empty units

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

Tobias Elwood admits ‘shadow of Carillion hangs heavy over departments’ but insists 12-year contract is fully risk assessed

Chancellor Philip Hammond told Cabinet ministers health boost was “extraordinary” one-off outside usual spending review process

Select committee chairs set out fears for the future in letter to prime minister Theresa May

PACAC expresses confidence in Sir Jeremy Heywood’s commitment to effective decision-making, but says now is the time to introduce safeguards

Construction of the new submarines to maintain the UK’s nuclear deterrent is the latest major government scheme to be undertaken by a dedicated project delivery company. Richard Johnstone looks at how they work. Photography by Paul Heartfield

Foreign Affairs Committee chair calls for a “revolution at the heart of government” to fix siloed foreign policy

Brexit select committee says nation is cruising towards default ongoing membership post 2020

Disclosure and Barring Service modernisation programme is four years late and likely to cost £229m more than planned say MPs

Parliamentary report calls for better intelligence sharing between departments and stronger political guidance for FCO and HMRC

After a career managing major projects and transforming the way we maintain our roads, Graham Dalton is making his mark at the DIO. He speaks to Jim Dunton about smarter partnerships, runway renovations, and dinghies

Innovative selection process sees three firms picked for 10-year project to support personnel for next-generation Dreadnought Class nuclear submarines

Department teams up with Samaritans to offer training and support for military and civilians

Internal inquiry underway after drugs found in secure area of department

An innovative scheme has brought Army officers and MoD civil servants together to improve training and development opportunities. Ahead of his appointment as the UK’s top military officer, General Sir Nick Carter tells Richard Johnstone why this has been a priority

Department accused of lacking cost control as affordability gap opens up in 10-year programme

Following the Windrush scandal that felled home secretary Amber Rudd, former perm sec Sir David Normington and UKBA chief Rob Whiteman tell Tamsin Rutter what it’s like to lead the Home Office

First BAME home secretary announced following leaks from Home Office that led to Rudd resigning

National Audit Office found gaps of 18% across more than 100 critical skills including intelligence and engineering

Home secretary Amber Rudd announced that UK cyber defences will be tested in major security war game