pushing to open schools in May over fears for kids' learning REST UP, PMBoris seen walking dog with Carrie at Chequers after negative coronavirus test PENSION CUTPensions’ triple lock must be axed to help pay coronavirus bill, experts say Exclusive LOCKED OUTMinisters worry plan to end lockdown is drifting due to No10 power vacuum FAILED TESTMinisters set to to miss critical coronavirus test and ventilator targets CREDIT CRISISPassport Office ordered to help process 1.2million Universal Credit claims STAY AT HOMEPolice get powers to fine Brits up to £1000 for being outside homes The Civil Service could hire up to 10,000 additional staff to help the government prepare for a no - deal deal . Whitehall would double the number of workers focusing specifically on Brexit , were the government to fail to secure an agreement , said John Manzoni , Civil Service CEO . The team would be comprised of former employees from other departments and new recruits , he added , as 5,000 staff had already been lined up in preparation for such a scenario .
The Civil Service could hire up to 10,000 additional staff to help the government prepare for a no - deal deal . Whitehall would double the number of workers focusing specifically on Brexit , were the government to fail to secure an agreement , said John Manzoni , Civil Service CEO . The team would be comprised of former employees from other departments and new recruits , he added , as 5,000 staff had already been lined up in preparation for such a scenario .