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As 2020 approaches, senior figures from across government reflect on their highlights and challenges of 2019, look ahead to the next 12 months and share their favourite festive memories

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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

Former ministerial adviser joins calls for DExEU to be wound up after January Brexit day

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

Officials who fear change should be wary, writes Andrew Greenway, while Andrew Kakabadse warns his analysis of the civil service overlooks the values that drive civil servants

Brexit department remains an awkward fit in Whitehall, IfG says

Prime ministers often want to leave their mark on Whitehall, but there are good reasons to rage against machinery of government changes

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

New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via our colleagues at Dods People

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

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

Department is the latest to get permission from the Treasury to exceed 2% pay guidance

Review comes after attack by Usman Khan left two people dead

IfG analysis finds that main parties’ manifesto pledges risk creating uncertainty and distraction

Nearly two-thirds of respondents trust civil servants, with officials maintaining their position as the profession that has seen the biggest rise in credence ranking since 1983

Successful candidate will lead a team of 30 people in the department

Announcement of remedial action for doctors highlights Cabinet Office refusal to act, say unions

Former EU envoy Sir Ivan Rogers predicts that Boris Johnson will face a faces “desperate” choice over Brexit deal next Christmas if he is returned as prime minister

Lord Kerslake says possible second referendum Scottish independence will be among the areas discussed

The argument for government to use business cases is they force a structured conversation about spending, says Andrew Greenway. This is a good idea, but where government puts its money is based on belief as well as analysis