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National Highways plans digital twin of England’s road network
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Departments launch £4m competition to explore running broadband through water pipes
Aim of funding mechanism is to speed up the rollout of fibre cables
Government signs £6m deal for storage and analytics of Grenfell inquiry data
Epiq to fulfil two-year engagement
GDS floats two £2m contracts to progress single sign-on plans
Digital agency seeks support with authentication and architecture of new government-wide system
Plymouth offers £100k for new digital chief
Newly created role comes with a remit to use data in service delivery
Cyber Week: council data breaches saw 12% spike in FY21
Study from PublicTechnology identifies increase in incidents
Government backs council-developed apps for planning permission applications
Two programs aim to reduce number of invalid applications from homeowners
Scotland seeks tech solutions to public sector problems
CivTech initiative launches sixth iteration
GDS ramps up researcher recruitment
Digital agency looks to boost teams dedicated to GOV.UK, government as a platform, and digital identity
‘Disinformation has been weaponised at levels nobody imagined’ – Glasgow MP
SNP member Stewart McDonald publishes report mapping growing threat posed to Scotland
Website aims to reimagine citizens’ relationship with land
Scottish Land Commission opens new digital platform
Shropshire awarded highest level of superfast broadband funding
Council points to area’s geographical challenges, with government money supporting shift to near-universal coverage
Belfast trials app-based rewards for visiting park
City tests app whose ‘dollars’ can be used for travel, visitor attractions and to support community groups
Councils to pilot interactive maps for local planning
Government-funded trial with 14 English councils will aim to modernise planning processes
Government broadband scheme seeks input from residents of UK’s most remote areas
DCMS consultation especially keen to hear from tourism businesses
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Full-fibre networks could provide £60bn boost by 2025, report finds
Study from Openreach quantifies economic impact
Stirling Council backs online network for mental-health support
Digital platform allows young people to support each other anonymously