Leadership

Olly Robbins confirms cross-government talks between the EU and departments including the Treasury, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, and the Department for International Trade

Public Accounts Committee says need to embed procurement best practice across civil service is crucial following Carillion collapse

The prime minister’s approach to her Cabinet and Cabinet committees is, crudely, a premiership of two halves. The IfG’s Gavin Freeguard analyses her tactics

Bonus for prime minister’s Brexit adviser Oliver Robbins singled out for ire from Brexiteer MPs

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

FCO warns “situation is becoming unsustainable” as 70% of staff leaving department cite poor pay as top reason

John Manzoni says department has taken appropriate action and defends decision not to publish inquiry

Meg Hillier letter says committee remains worried that timely delivery of a fully functioning new customs system as part of government’s no deal Brexit plans remains uncertain

By the end of 2019, 90% of senior civil service leaders will be trained as Wellbeing Confident Leaders

The government has effectively told civil servants it values them less than other public sector workers, says Prospect’s deputy general secretary. This cannot go unchallenged

Cabinet Office must withdraw pay guidance by Thursday afternoon avoid legal action, unions tell government

One year after the snap election which led to major changes Theresa May’s team, Kevin Schofield and Sebastian Whale talk to No 10 insiders, ministers and backbench Tories to find out more about the political team behind Britain’s most famous black door

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

Matthew Rycroft has undertaken some challenging foreign policy roles in government, from helping end the war in Bosnia to facing down Russia in the UN security council. As he settles into his new role as permanent secretary of the Department for International Development he speaks to Richard Johnstone about the need for closer links with other departments, and the importance of showing what’s possible through the international aid budget

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

DfT's high-speed railway company to appoint new top team as project moves from design to construction

Revised government estate strategy confirms plans for more government hubs and moots creation of common access pass for Whitehall buildings

David Lidington has apologised for lack of consultation ahead of pay guidance publication, but document remains in place

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

Sir Philip Rutnam reiterates that senior managerial changes in the department were not related to Allan review of advice to ministers

NICS challenge over High Court ruling to overturn incinerator planning decision rejected by Court of Appeal

Second Cabinet resignation in two days leads to questions over government’s Brexit approach only days after supposed agreement

Brexit secretary’s resignation came just hours after Cabinet had agreed negotiating position for future relationship with the EU

Simon Stevens played a pivotal role in securing a £20bn funding boost ahead of the 70th birthday of the NHS. With its finances on a more stable footing, the NHS England chief executive wants to use this moment as a springboard to ensure the health services’ long-term future. He talks to Sebastian Whale.