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A plan to tackle organised crime, an investment strategy and gender pay gap reporting rules were all awaiting sign-off.

Fate of draft Brexit agreement in the balance after ministers resign

Alan Evans joins HMRC at a "critical time for the department", says permanent secretary Jon Thompson

Bill to give public servants clarity in power vacuum passes third reading

The union says that introducing deal while government pay guidance is under judicial review is “an insult to staff”

Jon Thompson's revelation that the police had investigated two threats after he gave evidence on Brexit custom costs “represents an escalation that cannot be tolerated”

Department “cheated police officers out of the pay increase they should receive” says Police Federation chairman 

Hodge's constitutent Sarah O'Connor, who died this week, was "treated appallingly by the Home Office", she wrote

MPs say expanding the remit of the FCA is the quickest way to stop investors facing “numerous risks”

Government also reveals that Cabinet Manual will need to be revised after Brexit

Elizabeth Gardiner, the first parliamentary counsel, leads the team that writes the UK’s legislation. She tells Suzannah Brecknell what makes a good bill, how departments can help, and what Brexit will mean for those who craft the law of the land

Umbrella trade union body said former Brexit minister Steve Baker’s attacks on civil servants from the dispatch box represented “a new low”

Tax agency loses tribunal over employment status of top-flight match officials

Secretary of state says government will bring forward legislation to ensure continuity of appointments and public services as Stormont power vacuum continues

Unions say that they are confidence that the Scottish Government processes are valid and robust

Read the statement from permanent secretary at the Scottish Government Leslie Evans after it emerged Alex Salmond was to take the the Scottish Government to court over allegations of sexual harassment against him

Chancellor publishes letter to Treasury select committee after government release of 25 technical notices on preparing for no-deal Brexit

The former Scottish Government first minister says investigation of allegations by Leslie Evans has been unjust, as unions call for urgent meeting

Apology comes after Windrush review calls for evidence including from Home Office staff of all grades

Home Office asks for written comments on “main legislative, policy and operational decisions” that led to scandal

Northern Ireland's attorney general John Larkin is seeking “authoritative guidance” on decisions that can be taken by officials in absence of ministers

Standards watchdog raps former foreign secretary for breach of Ministerial Code

Government failed to consult with unions over pay because they "didn’t trust them not to leak 1% to 1.5% pay range"

Justice secretary criticised for his role in departure of Nick Hardwick following board’s decision to release convicted rapist John Warboys