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Northern Ireland secretary says there is “no appetite” for direct rule from Whitehall

Romeo brings the number of women leading Whitehall departments to four, as analysis shows the government's varied progress on gender diversity

MPs highlight that workforce planning in Whitehall only gives “high-level view” of staffing requirements

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

Centralised purchasing body still needs to develop full business case, according to committee

Watchdog warns demands of service pressures, major projects and Brexit are outpacing Whitehall’s capacity to deliver at a time of staffing restrictions and spending restraint

Cridland Review dubs guaranteed 2.5% annual rise unaffordable and calls for acceleration of retirement age to 68 sooner than scheduled

New department says £125k role will focus on developing its “underpinning foundations”, building values and forming its culture

Implementing Theresa May’s flagship plan must become a Brexit priority, says report

MPs warn that contract with Capita-led consortium has "failed to transform" Defence Infrastructure Organisation, and continued uncertainty will exacerbate ongoing recruitment challenges at the body set up to manage £31bn defence estate 

Government will be in listening mode once new city region mayors are in place, says growth unit boss

Cabinet secretary Sir Jeremy Heywood among those to welcome appointment to top security post

David Jones tells MPs he “never had any doubt” about Whitehall’s willingness to implement EU exit decision​

EU exit process will lead to increased pressure on departments to prioritise legislation says Institute for Government think tank

PACAC chair tells CSW it is a promising moment for civil service reform, but ministers must play their part too

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

Think tank says civil service cuts may be tailing off ahead of Brexit talks

Cabinet Office summons Google to answer concerns over video-sharing subsidiary

Auditor general says he has support for plan from Whitehall permanent secretaries

Treasury Select Committee says it would be “imprudent” for decisions on the multi-billion pound overhaul to be taken before inquiry is complete

Think tank argues chancellor’s bungled budget fundraiser makes case for better policymaking