Government Tax Profession

Successive prime ministers “failed to offer any significant protection” as officials came under attack, IfG says

Labour asks government why it is only planning to recruit 18,000 roles, saying as many as 50,000 may be needed

Unions say freezing key workers' wages after leaked Treasury documents reveal further austerity among policy options

Social media channels from across government will highlight work of individual officials in coronavirus response

Tax agency begins search for long-term replacement for Jacky Wright

Leaked document says measures needed to "enhance credibility and boost investor confidence"

Minister-led groups to tackle changes faced by aviation industry, shops, pubs and other sectors affected by coronavirus

Pulse survey to assess the impact on officials and inform departments' responses

Government sets out further details of Joint Biosecurity Centre alongside next steps to ease lockdown

Health secretary dismisses concerns over new "Stay Alert" message and "lack of details" in guidance

New Joint Biosecurity Centre to provide new Covid-19 threat assessment level that will inform lockdown rules

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

"Your work is recognised and thoroughly appreciated," Schofield tells civil servants

Track-and-trace app being trialled now will do "heavy lifting" once social-distancing measures are lifted, science adviser says

Cabinet considers plans ahead of prime ministerial statement on Sunday, with new 'Stay Safe, Save Lives' message

Government says scientific advice showed placing restrictions at the border earlier in the pandemic would not have had a significant impact on virus spread

As health service app moves towards nationwide launch, regulator sets out principles that should be followed

Epidemiologist says he regrets "undermining of the clear messages" on social distancing

Minister says payment timeliness for Universal Credit is running at a record high despite huge levels of demand

Dame Louise Casey will lead unit to ensure "as few people as possible return to life on the streets" after the crisis

Chancellor reveals that the furlough scheme is costing around the same as the NHS

Department seeks partner to support ongoing work to build a range of services

Government urged to 'be straight with the public' that there is “no single grand exit plan to release the coronavirus lockdown”, IfG says

The spike in usage prompted by the surge in Universal Credit claims has prompted the Treasury to approve another tranche of funding