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Brexit is continuing to ramp up the civil service workforce
The demands of Brexit have turned several government departments – like Defra and DExEU – into recruitment hotspots.
The EU will stick together over Brexit
While they all have their own priorities, solidarity will prevail among the EU 27.
Both sides prioritise Brexit progress
Necessary Brexit progress is still not sufficient to call off contingency planning.
Negotiating Brexit: the views of the EU27
While the EU27 are likely to remain united in their approach to the Brexit negotiations, it is essential for the UK to understand the differences in t
Whitehall steps up a Brexit gear
Whitehall departments' Brexit spending allocations show a move in policy from development to implementation.
The attack on Sergei Skripal – let's have a public inquiry
If a public inquiry into the Skripal attack can produce insights that will help make us safer, then it will absolutely be a worthwhile effort.
Did the Spring Statement live down to expectations?
It is good that the Chancellor stuck to his commitment to make the Spring Statement a very secondary fiscal event.
Mark Garnier
Mark Garnier reflects on being a minister in the new Department for International Trade, having voted Remain in the EU referendum.
MPs should not be their own judge and jury when accused of harassment
The House of Commons must hand over the investigation of bullying and harassment to an independent body.
Costing Brexit: what is Whitehall spending on exiting the EU?
In the six government departments most affected by Brexit, preparations for leaving the EU will cost at least £400m in the 2017/18 financial year.