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Reform think tank argues for greater devolution of powers to buy healthcare, employment, skills and offender management services

Number of parts moved between Navy vessels has increased by 50% in five years say auditors

National Audit Office warns shortage of key commercial and cost assurance experts could jeopardise £1.7bn savings target from non-competitive contracts

International development secretary and top officials insist department is pioneering transparency standards in government

Behavioural Insights Team annual report details its work with departments, including ‘TripAdvisor-style’ feedback tool to help CCS boost spend with SMEs

Transition chief tells MPs the department’s “pioneering” work in digital will help boost the low number of British exporters

A government-commissioned study makes 18 recommendations, including asking GDS to help create a scheme to boost public sector use of artificial intelligence

Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science granted planning permission for state-of-the art Lowestoft base

Peter Lauener defends “different approach” to contract termination after provider’s inadequate Ofsted rating

Union says Nuclear Decommissioning Authority cannot be held solely responsible for failings detailed by National Audit Office

International development secretary announces reforms alongside code of conduct for staff and suppliers to tackle "crony" aid provision market

Government Property Unit releases numbers as Labour announces policy to nationalise private finance initiative contracts

Tony Douglas will stand down from role at Defence Equipment and Support to return to aviation sector

Shadow health secretary said Cabinet Office and Treasury would work together to review contracts

Capita, Interserve, Cipfa and the Open University on Crown Commercial Service’s 16-strong list to train “next generation” of civil servants

 IfG calls for expanded role for Major Project Leadership Academy, including “regular engagement” with ministers

Agency says small firms make up two-thirds of businesses on £330m framework to supply Government Hubs Programme

ONS statistics also show staff numbers across the civil service have grown for the second quarter in a row

The business department is seeking a private consultant to investigate retention problems

NHS Professionals to remain in wholly public ownership after bidding process abandoned 

IfG review on boosting cross-government functions highlighted civil service 'must tackle perception that policy trumps specialisms' for career progression

New office space to be shared with NHS Digital hailed as boost to Northern Powerhouse

Digital Marketplace Director says delay to publication was due to data migration and reaffirms commitment to openness