Foreign Affairs

Lord Kerslake has called for an inquiry into the Home Office decision to destroy Windrush landing cards

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

Home Office insists that decision was taken by then UK Border Agency and did not provide any reliable evidence relating to residence claims

Home secretary tells MPs that new Home Office team will aim to resolve cases within two weeks

Home Office minister acknowledges “a growing sense of anxiety” among some Commonwealth immigrants following legislative changes

Three-day talks will culminate in the first discussion of the future trade relationship between the UK and the EU 27

The UK government needs to set out proposals – not just send negotiators – to make progress on post-Brexit trade, says the Institute for Government’s Jill Rutter

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

New mechanisms required to enable all four governments to jointly agree post-Brexit policy, according to think tank

Foreign Affairs Committee argues FCO must develop a strategy and commit resources to the network of former British territories

Trade agreements during EU exit transition “very doable”, according to DExEU source​

Chief inspector of borders and immigration says new exit checks system ‘severely hamstrung’

Founder of international policy-sharing website backed by the Cabinet Office hails “unstoppable” trend on evidence-based policy

Stephen Lovegrove plans to ‘adjust operating model’ of the MoD as he sets out need to make tough decisions and ensure UK’s broad and strong military capability

Watchdog MPs doubt department’s ability to meet £1.7bn savings target from new regulations

Government urged to review £490m procurement after report the contract could be awarded overseas

National Cyber Security Centre issues guidance on boosting security amid risk of blackout and data theft from Russian attacks

Rankings show Ministry of Defence is most prolific department while No 10 gets engagement crown

Ministerial talks also lead to hope of breakthrough on agreement on devolved powers as part of EU exit

Cabinet Office has moved to win support from devolved governments for the EU Withdrawal Bill, but it may not be enough to repair trust

MPs call for submissions on the Foreign Office’s capability to lead revamped foreign policy following Brexit as inquiry continues

Departments expected to work up plans for promoting global consensus on cyberbullying and hate crime

Government “must not be naïve enough to assume that a verbal agreement to maintain the status quo constitutes a watertight guarantee” says select committee

Foreign Affairs Committee argues FCO failed to do sufficient crisis planning despite Caribbean’s known vulnerability to hurricanes