Communications

Over-zealous interpretation of purdah rules in 2017 snap poll saw scientists unable to comment on independent research

No-deal Brexit operations centre to be wound down for the second time this year

Civil service chiefs defend Get Ready for Brexit campaign and say appearance of police backing for PM speech was "unintentional"

Departmental comms blitz will feature radio, catch-up TV and outdoor advertising as Brexit prep continues

Department seeks to reduce calls and emails from the public via more effective use of digital channels

Campaign factsheet acknowledges, but refutes, questions over politicisation of civil service

Fifty-strong list of individuals and teams reveals those in the running for honours in the 14th annual Civil Service Awards

Update predicts messaging service efficiencies will be £10m a year less than before

Civil service chief says that assurance panel reflects the speed of the campaign launch

New government website includes new Brexit preparedness questionnaire

Civil service has a "responsibility" to support staff with the condition, says disability champion Rutnam

Communication plan rejected a repeat of the Vote Leave campaign’s slogan as too partisan, according to report

Creation of rapid rebuttal unit around UK’s EU exit in addition to existing work to respond to fake news

Document contradicts legally-binding code of practice for scheme, which the High Court ruled in March breachs human rights law

Words civil servants told not to use include “hopefully”, “very”, “due to” and “equal”

“The fundamental thing is the culture of integrity and loyalty of the people who see this stuff," ex-US ambassador Sir Peter Westmacott says

Respect in civil service is ‘earned and deserved’, cabinet secretary tells officials after ambassador’s resignation

Sir David Normington tells event that attacks on officials could be "passing phase" or "existential threat"

Foreign Office permanent secretary says probe will be government-wide as emails had a "very wide" readership in Whitehall

Comms staff to receive more training after a media officer circulated figures from public opinion tracker to colleagues

Work and Pensions Select Committee demands answers on leaked intranet report outlining national strategy

Cabinet Office figures show that four departments received over half of all FOI requests

Calls to advice lines for child support and probate services "do not generate revenue", minister says

"We are proud of what you do," civil service chiefs say amid "unprecendented" challenges for officials