The Latest Breaking News from Whitehall

So, the civil servants are at it again. Or rather they’re not, as they’re still “working” from home, painting their toenails, doing the laundry, watching reruns of Deal or No Deal and sequencing automated email replies. As if it wasn’t enough that they’re complaining about having to go back to…

Our expert panel on how the BBC should deal with perfidious governments and a hostile press – all while continuing to engage the public

Ex-Conservative leader faces tough questions from counsel Hugo Keith KC

Ex-health secretary has described Boris Johnson’s Downing Street as undermined by ‘culture of fear’

Treasury’s independent forecaster says uncertain spending plans and higher than expected inflation could scupper cuts

Foreign Office could stifle possible inquiry into bid from Abu Dhabi-backed fund RedBird IMI in absence of cabinet secretary

From Whitehall to welfare and pay to pensions, here is what Jeremy Hunt is likely to announce

Alongside the ceremonial welcome, the UK and South Korea are to launch talks on a new trade deal and sign a diplomatic accord.

On his return to Whitehall, David Cameron will have found more than enough items of urgent business piling up in his in-tray at the Foreign Office.