Government Tax Profession

Government employment is now at the highest level since March 2015

Confusion over deal offered to rebel MPs by Theresa May to avoid defeat on EU withdrawal legislation

Figures revealed in parliamentary answers show number and length of contracts for temporary workers in some departments

PCS union calls for “urgent solution” from DWP that will see pay increases implemented from July for staff not subject to Treasury guidance

Government could avoid defeat on customs policy in EU Withdrawal Bill vote but still faces rebellion on amendment to give Parliament a ‘meaningful vote’ on final deal

Women and Equalities Committee calls for urgent action to improve data collection across government

Council chief execs also offered cap-busting rise, bagging same 2% deal offered to rank-and-file staff

IfG think tank calls for John Manzoni to be SRO of Brexit preparations and DExEU to start handing out permanent contracts

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

Foreign secretary reveals that government’s “inner struggle” over how to implement Brexit “is very, very difficult” in secret recording

Paper published after reports Brexit secretary David Davis threatened to resign if no time limit was indicated

Government tells PCS 1% cap will remain in place with any rises to be found from departmental budgets

NAO report reveals the firm made two requests for millions of pounds from government before it was liquidated, but both were denied

Team that delivered the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting will continue to exist to support Theresa May as chair in office

Government looks to create up to 50 different tests for candidates

Report confirms Jon Thompson’s comments to Civil Service World that elements of Making Tax Digital programme could be delayed as department creates room to take on Brexit work

International Development Committee warns of risk to transparency and poverty-reduction focus as other departments increase their stake in humanitarian aid

Dominic Raab sets out plans to boost council control over next-generation large-scale housing delivery

Supply-teaching and facilities-management frameworks will be among first to be hosted on new web store, as procurement agency also looks to refresh underlying e-sourcing technology

Department insists ‘no decisions have been made’ on extending current arrangements

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

Home secretary also tells Home Affairs Committee the department has recruited 80% of immigration caseworkers needed for Brexit

Lesley Titcomb announces "difficult personal decision" after Carillion and BHS flak

A special economic zone could be introduced across island’s 310-mile frontier after UK leaves the EU