Leadership

Cabinet secretary praises work of Open Innovation Team in helping open up policymaking to universities

Existing operations chief to switch to post heading up organisation’s Brexit team

Report criticises system that allows ministers and officials to blame each other for mistakes

Shadow chancellor proposes independent board to oversee tax authority which he said could improve decision-making

It is easy for politicians to blame immigration officers and other civil servants tasked with implementing immigration rules and regulations. But to do so unfairly distracts from the all but inevitable outcome of reducing the number of staff properly employed and trained to enforce immigration law

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

Committee berates government’s “lack of commitment to citizenship policies” and short-lived initiatives

Taking up the post as permanent secretary of the Welsh Government was a homecoming for Dame Shan Morgan after a career that has taken her around the world. She talks to Richard Johnstone about devolved taxes, Brexit talks, and Patagonian adventures

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

Helen MacNamara returns to the Cabinet Office to enforce rules on propriety and governance

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

Department recruits for leader of newly created unit dedicated to leading the data policy agenda

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

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

Perm sec Antonia Romeo lauds department’s ability to “highest-calibre talent” after recruiting John Mahon

The former permanent secretary of the Scottish Government discusses career management, financial crises and referendums over sandwiches with Richard Johnstone

Government set to target detailed trade arrangements with the European Union ahead of next March’s exit dates  

An in-depth review of the effectiveness of the civil service has focused in on the relationship between officials and political leaders as the key fault line. If it can be improved, so can policy delivery, Andrew Kakabadse tells Richard Johnstone

Former transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin says collapse of contract “was a big mistake” but prompted review of rail franchise system

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

Health department propping up the figures on ethnic diversity at senior levels, IfG analysis finds

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