Government Tax Profession

Labour rounds on Home Office over investigation into Serco-run detention centre

The government's customer service must better suit user needs, according to a CSW webchat

Defence committee chair stresses warning over Russian expertise

John Bercow has warned that Parliament could be abandoned unless significant investment is made to renovate and repair the building over the next decade.

Defence safety regulators to merge into Defence Safety Authority from 1 April 2015

US chief of staff says UK forces could be reduced to support role if Nato pledge is not met

Government Digital Services director Mike Bracken predicts shakeup for Whitehall structures as a result of digital service delivery

Cabinet Office releases social media guidance to get more officials online

UK transparency ranking demonstrates “felt accountability”, says Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude

Tensions between ministers and civil servants over autonomy are overstated, David Cameron tells Liaison Committee

New figures from the Cabinet Office show SMEs have benefited from £11.4bn of government contracts 

The prime minister rejects calls for a review of the public appointments procedure

Kingsman: The Secret Service is neither thrilling nor particularly funny, says Tom Batchelor​

Paul Flynn MP reviews Inside the Commons

First minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon says Scottish National party should be included in Whitehall pre-election talks

The government has reversed a decision to remove agile development services from the Digital Marketplace after criticisms of their new home on the Digital Services framework (DS).

Home Office let off the hook after court rules department does not have to pay damages to defence firm 

According to a spokesperson, David Cameron will not pursue an inquiry into HMRC’s handling of HSBC tax files 

New Diplomatic Academy set up to improve knowledge and skills of FCO staff 

Former prisons watchdog Stephen Shaw will lead a review into detainee welfare on home secretary’s request

Sir John confirms he will give evidence to the Foreign Affairs Select Committee on 4 February 

Cabinet secretary says the role he played in Chilcot Inquiry was "very limited"

The Ministry of Justice’s commercial arm bids for contract with Saudi Arabian Prison Service

Kate Gross, No. 10 private secretary to two prime ministers, was driven by a desire to make people’s lives better, writes Oliver Robbins