Government Tax Profession

Liz Truss says IR35 regulations for the whole public sector render specific oversight for departments unnecessary

Johnson promises “better infrastructure, better education, more police” and better broadband in acceptance speech

Re-advertised role pared down from 100 days a year to 50 in second cycle

Cabinet Office reduces recommended pay increase from 2.2% to 2% so that paybill increase is in line with delegated pay guidance for departments

Tussell analysis finds 90% of contracts worth £5m or more went to contractors that didn't pay their suppliers on time

PACAC criticises lack of ministerial oversight and accountability for civil service learning and development

Infrastructure and Projects Authority reveals Brexit may be improving project delivery across government through more efficient ways of working

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

Damning report says department has yet to “get a grip” on the troubled trans-capital rail line

Cabinet secretary lauds Thompson’s achievements at the head of the tax authority as move to Audit, Reporting and Governance Authority is announced

Public sector pay rises set to outstrip 2% rise for civil servants revealed last month

Prospect says landmark judgement could have significant implications for all public-sector pension schemes with similar rules

PACAC concludes dual roles of producing and regulating official data compromise the public good in a climate of fake news 

£200m cladding scheme drawn from MHCLG’s existing budget is ‘insufficient’ select committee says

Departments to provide details of requirements by the end of this month, says civil service chief exec

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

Further cost increases to much-delayed and over-budget programme "inevitable", committee says

Outgoing prime minster Theresa May says tackling societal injustice requires a long-term focus

Number of staff taking courses has more than trebled in last three years

Liz Truss says government stands by 2015 reforms to public service pensions after transitional protections ruled discriminatory

Trade secretary Liam Fox says he hopes trainees "will be able to enjoy their whole career at DIT"

Bernard Jenkin highlights the way Margaret Thatcher worked with the civil service to implement major policy changes as example for incoming PM

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

Department signs ‘digital charter’ with 15 companies