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Simon Case is reportedly exploring options in academia if he is forced to quit over Covid rule-breaking gatherings in Whitehall
PM tells cabinet ministers to reduce departmental staffing levels in push to lower government spending
UK prime minister under renewed pressure after Met concludes Whitehall officials breached their own Covid-19 rules
Simon Case’s involvement in Met inquiry puts his position under further scrutiny
As the prime minister faces insurrection in his party, Westminster is holding its breath for her conclusion
Senior civil servant’s findings could have big consequences for Boris Johnson
UK chancellor wants to reduce Whitehall headcount as part of efforts to cut government spending
Ex-Daily Mail editor feared candidature would be even more contentious amid Tory ‘sleaze’ row
Suzanne Heywood says review will point finger at her husband for bringing financier into government
Replace permanent secretaries with chief executives and a new prime minister’s department among proposals
Turning the civil service into a monastic order is not the solution
Whitehall ministry to send at least 500 staff to secondary headquarters in Glasgow
Civil service has 2,000 vacancies as widespread disruption looms if UK fails to agree EU trade deal
Simon Case admits concerns to MPs after recent departure of senior civil servants
Secondments bring proven benefits and often lead to longstanding collaboration
Things will still blow up in the government’s whizzy new, data-rich command centre
Simon Case’s appointment coincides with overhaul of the UK government machine
Successor to Mark Sedwill said he wanted to return to old job advising Prince William
Simon Case seen as trusted member of inner circle who will push through reforms of how state is run
Home workers reluctant to answer Boris Johnson’s call to help city centres
Tory peer asked to look into the effectiveness of key Whitehall department
Philip Barton must oversee merger of two departments while maintaining diplomatic clout
UK government plans White House-style televised daily press briefings in shake-up
PM’s adviser and cabinet minister target what they see as ineffectual, pro-EU officials to change how government works
Cabinet secretary to leave in September as part of controversial overhaul of Whitehall
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