Legal

Successful candidate will work with home secretary to shape role of new Commission for Countering Extremism

Sir David Norgrove slaps down foreign secretary for "clear misuse of officials statistics"

Leader of the house claims government policy on the pay cap has already been “thoroughly covered” after Labour tables opposition-day motion

New document reveals plans to probe central government responses to previous high-rise fires and impact of any failings on west London tragedy

As the judge-led public inquiry opens on the three-month anniversary of the fire, legal experts call for a “repository of expertise” to build on lessons of past inquiries

Institute for Government report also warns of tech challenges facing HMRC as it develops new customs system

Prospect union warns that spending cuts have increased risk faced by frontline government staff

IfG review on boosting cross-government functions highlighted civil service 'must tackle perception that policy trumps specialisms' for career progression

Former civil service head also brands no Brexit deal a ‘complete disaster’ for Britain

Chancellor insists improved transport links in north is top priority but criticised for lack of clarity

New investigatory powers commissioner begins role inspecting use of state surveillance by public authorities

Research shows 92 of 202 publications withheld despite commitment for open government

Lord Nick Macpherson in talks with UK Finance just 18 months after an 11-year stint as top Treasury official, according to reports

Government Communications Service sets out role of departments in supporting government priorities, including getting greatest possible public support for EU exit deal

Court rules that domestic worker kept by civil servant in conditions below legal standards for "basic minimum for dignity”

Sir Paul Jenkins says Brexit strategy would involve jurisdiction of European court in "all but name"

Union warns of further strikes as number of expected redundancies rises to 800

New owner Macquarie has changed GIB’s name to overcome regulatory barriers to overseas investments

Sir Malcolm McKibbin is to join the board of Co-operation Ireland after five years as top civil servant in Northern Ireland

The Ministry of Justice recruited record numbers this year but is still losing experienced staff

Think tank says that customs deal with the EU may not fully replicate exiting trade arrangements

Position paper outlines solutions to ensure 'frictionless' trade but critics say it's too 'light on detail'

Proposal also seeks to allow the UK to negotiate trade deals with other nations within transition period

Whitehall official warns accelerated timetable could mean 'minimum scrutiny for vital negotiation documents'