Commercial

Budget Committee could prevent fiascos like NHS IT programme, says Public Accounts Committee veteran

Dutch government-owned Abellio will take over East Midlands franchise

Government says it's "not the case" that it takes outsourcers at their word when they say they're providing high-quality accommodation

Courts programme boosts justice department's consultants bill

Transport secretary admits government can't recover Eurotunnel payout if no-deal Brexit is avoided

Cabinet secretary admits he was "always uneasy" about the Home Office's overly ambitious ESN programme but insists it's not a failure

Prisons minister says state "better placed" to retain control of HMP Birmingham after stepping in last year

Department for Transport insists “HS2 is happening" as release of funds delayed

Probation services would be 'safer' under public ownership, chief inspector says

Department says ‘starchitect’-designed residence for consul general will help promote British business

Department for Transport-funded services start as one firm says "there is no turning back at this late stage"

Commercial skills still lacking in some departments, Reform report finds

Cabinet Office welcomes sale of firm in pre-pack administration deal that keeps public services operating

Single Departmental Plans to reflect on departments' performance against the framework from 2019-20

 

Tackling modern slavery, cyber security and climate change will help enterprises to secure a Whitehall contract

Consultation seeks views on whether the UK should develop its own infrastructure finance institution after Brexit

Ex-government lawyer says government would have to have cleared “a very high bar in court” to defend no-deal Brexit ferry procurement

Nick Hewer hosted show “an excellent way to engage with current and potential exporters”, insists department

Formal reform plan published as Serco chief says outsourcer has recovered from “dark night of the soul”

Announcement comes as damning report finds probation service at one of collapsed company's subsidiaries "inadequate"

Watchdog is set to become latest government body to make east London move after funding advance

Outsourcing firm’s chief executive writes to Public Accounts Committee to outline measures taken to improve performance

Awards will recognise best practice in corporate leadership, workspaces, technology, culture and people, and smarter working together

DfT only received three bids for no-deal ferry contracts, NAO review finds