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After newspaper publishes article focused on working habits of head of HM Passport Office, Matthew Rycroft weighs into ongoing row

Report claims that department requires a ‘cultural shift’

Recommendations from a parliamentary committee for dedicated boardroom space at UKRI are unheeded

Jacob Rees-Mogg’s efforts to fill departmental offices have been criticised by an array of people

Despite the best efforts of some ministers, the profound changes brought about by the pandemic still offer a singular opportunity to radically rethink how the civil service operates. Dods Research asked more than 200 officials for their thoughts.

Footage of Conservative Christopher Chope giving speech in Commons was taken down in accordance with ‘misinformation policies’

The Declaration on Government Reform could be another failed opportunity, a think tank has warned

Regulator concludes there is insufficient evidence to prosecute two people investigated following publication of compromising images of health secretary 

Jacob Rees-Mogg and Steve Barclay ramp up efforts to call time on widespread working from home

Christopher Chope laments ‘cancel culture’ after video of him talking in Commons about ‘Covid-19 vaccine damage’ is taken down from website

New ‘Gov Assure’ process aims to provide a government-wide overview of risk, minister tells PublicTechnology Cyber Security Summit

Junior minister becomes the 12th parliamentarian in less than seven years to oversee digital government initiatives

Cabinet Office claims creation of Central Digital and Data Office helped deliver nine-figure savings

Report from Public Accounts Committee calls for Cabinet Office to set out plan to improve availability, quality and use of information 

Evidence submitted to High Court claims many officials and ministers use private messaging services on a ‘daily basis’

Government standards intend to foster a culture of ‘welcoming complaints in a positive way’

Ministers believe measures such as digitisation, shared services, and reducing use of consultants could help cut waste

Ben Wallace is said to be ‘very cross’ after speaking to someone posing as Ukrainian PM for almost 10 minutes

Digital, data and technology are ‘integral’ to new system of setting out priorities and measuring performance

The contact-tracing system and the use of information will be key areas of focus for the long-awaited review of the UK’s response to coronavirus

Home secretary claims previous figures are ‘completely inaccurate’