Government Tax Profession

Amber Rudd forced to admit use of targets after she and top official yesterday denied their existence  

Government officials reported to have suggested that those applying for the right to remain in the UK could borrow a friend’s Android device

Security fears raised after civil servant working with housing minister Dominic Raab revealed to post on "sugar daddy dating site"

Auditor general tells MPs government does not have capacity “to do anything but outsource” services across a host of areas

Treasury Committee chair seeks assurances on tax agency’s “approach to international cooperation in the fight against economic crime”

Department points to £185m extra Brexit funding after PAC criticises its lack of preparation

Permanent secretary Tom Scholar outlines tests done by department to ensure financial settlement figure is robust

Cabinet secretary praises work of Open Innovation Team in helping open up policymaking to universities

Report criticises system that allows ministers and officials to blame each other for mistakes

Shadow chancellor proposes independent board to oversee tax authority which he said could improve decision-making

MPs criticise department for not knowing where to spend £7bn pump-priming cashpot

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

Former immigration chief insists "checks and balances" would prevent wrongful deportations

Committee berates government’s “lack of commitment to citizenship policies” and short-lived initiatives

Public spending watchdog supports reasoning behind £35-39bn projection but warns "relatively small changes" could push cost outside the range

Tax authority set to be questioned by select committee after investigations reveal political donations were included in background note for telecoms giant Lycamobile

House of Lords motion wins backing from all living ex-Cabinet secretaries and former FCO leaders

Lord Kerslake has called for an inquiry into the Home Office decision to destroy Windrush landing cards

National Audit Office found gaps of 18% across more than 100 critical skills including intelligence and engineering

Home Office insists that decision was taken by then UK Border Agency and did not provide any reliable evidence relating to residence claims

Lords committee urges government to review procurement rules and develop a national AI strategy

Home secretary tells MPs that new Home Office team will aim to resolve cases within two weeks

Jon Thompson updates MPs on Customs Declaration Services programme and decisions to scrap some work in favour of Brexit projects

Department recruits for leader of newly created unit dedicated to leading the data policy agenda