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Civil service chiefs vow ‘no return to normal’
Memo from top brass preps officials for world in which government is more data-driven and less risk-averse
Defra seeks leader to realise potential of HR data
Lead sought for transformation programme that aims to make better use of workforce data
Defence infrastructure needs to be underpinned by ‘digital backbone’, says MoD exec
Complex departmental structure means digital transformation is dependent on stable cyber foundation, tech leader tells PublicTechnology Live event
The National Data Strategy needs a shot in the arm
The national plan for the UK’s data needs could learn from the successful vaccine rollout by prioritising experts and practitioners, according to Dan Klein of Zühlke UK
DfE signs £4m IT health check deal
Department brings in cyber firm on three-year contract
Downing Street fellowship hopes to lure ‘top tech talent’ to Whitehall for a year
GDS backs programme to bring in 10 tech experts
Scotland digital strategy promises ‘ambitious reform’ of government services
Government plan pledges use of common standards and development of new identity platform
Plans unveiled for Whitehall ‘consulting hub’
Government to bring together small team of experts
Tackling vaccination misinformation with local government communications
As misinformation about the coronavirus vaccine spreads, Granicus outlines key considerations for local government when delivering a successful vaccine communications campaign
IWD 2021: Female tech heroes and why inclusion matters
A range of experts from across the public sector digital and data scene tell us about their inspirations and the changes they would like to see before IWD 2022
IWD 2021: time to accelerate ambitions for meaningful change
Nimmi Patel of techUK on how its members are beginning to have important conversations about equality, and what the industry body can do to help
Interview: deputy national statistician on legacy tech, lockdowns and a ‘leap forward’ for government’s use of data
Alison Pritchard talks to PublicTechnology about plans for the 2021 census, ensuring public trust in statistics – and her next epic boat journey
All laptops issued for remote learning under warranty, minister says
Cover lasts until at least June
‘No algorithms whatsoever’ – teachers to rule on pupils’ grades
Education secretary confirms that technology will not be used again
HMRC signs £43m deals with AWS
Contracts cover provision of ‘hyperscale’ environment and related professional services
SMEs offered funds to boost data skills
Smaller firms in Scotland offered access to new sources of support
Ten remote-working hubs to be opened for Northern Irish officials
Northern Ireland Civil Service to implement ‘blended approach to remote working’
Schools offered £14m to set up on Google or Microsoft learning platforms
Government fund will help with ‘technical set up’ of free platforms
Digital use of vehicle tax and driving test services spiked in April
Use of digital channels has fallen back since the first lockdown, Department for Transport data shows