How can local government get it right on shared services?
Experts from councils and industry partners discuss the key benefits and challenges to consider if local authorities are to reap the rewards of sharing services
DfE to gather data on thousands of pupils and parents to support coronavirus policy response
Department is to set up an online research hub to conduct regular surveys
Government agrees cross-public sector deal with Google Cloud
Vendor signs a memorandum of understanding with CCS, including preferential terms and access to...
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HMRC expands Stratford office to keep more IT staff in London
Perm sec Thompson reveals that more techies are needed in the capital in light of increased Brexit workload
DfE team to monitor impact of AI
Department sets up ‘horizon-scanning’ group to keep an eye on new technology
UKSA appoints interim national statistician
Current deputy Jonathan Athow will assume top job while search for full-time replacement continues
DfE warned over ministers' use of data
Statistics regulator flags concern over how statistics are used
Scotland launches fund to boost digital skills for unemployed and low-income workers
Scottish Government implements scheme via national skills agency
Inoculating the NHS against cyberattacks
Cybersecurity chiefs at Wirral NHS trust say education, collaboration and rapid communication are important protections against viruses, phishing and ransomware. Gill Hitchcock reports.
Councils, schools and universities given option to buy goods via Amazon in £400m deal
Four-year framework gives option of establishing Amazon Business account
Former Home Office chief defends troubled DBS digitisation programme
Sir Mark Sedwill says project was launched on the grounds of reasonable evidence
National Crime Agency seeks tech leader to spearhead ‘transition away from legacy’
Organisation offers £130k for director of DDaT
London NHS trusts seek 10-year partner for £175m electronic health records platform
Guy’s and St Thomas’ leads procurement exercise
Government seeks provider for £380m employee benefits platform
CCS issues contract notice for online system
GDS to appoint privacy and data-protection leader
Digital agency recruits for senior manager to oversee use of personal data
South Staffordshire seeks technology and transformation leader
Authority recruiting for £60,000 role
Top digital civil servants set for pay boost
The Cabinet Office has revealed plans to bring in higher rates for in-demand roles
NCA chief makes police funding call as crime gangs turn to tech
Old-style criminal collectives are morphing into younger and more tech-savvy groups
Streamlined GDS service standard removes need for ministerial tests
Digital agency publishes new 14-point checklist emphasising inclusion and cross-departmental services
‘Poor decisions compounded by a failure to take accountability’ – MPs tear into Verify
PAC criticises conception and rollout of scheme, and plan for its future
GOV.UK starts accepting Apple and Google Pay
Citizens can now use biometrics to confirm payments
UK civil service named world’s best – but scores low on digital
Report gives Whitehall above-average scores in every area except digital services
GDS chief on why digital agency should be ‘cajoling’ departments towards new tech
Kevin Cunnington believes the central agency should be leading on the ideas that will be of interest to departments in two years’ time
School tests body seeks digital services chief
Standards and Testing Agency seeks leader to lead development of new tools