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Objection follows similar complaint about deputy John Swinney 

As much as half of government’s near-£5bn annual spend on IT is dedicated to the maintenance of ageing or unsupported tech. A range of digital leaders tell PublicTechnology about the issues they face with legacy, and how they can be addressed.

Report claims efforts led by advertising firm will aim to stoke concern among parents and could feature public stunts designed to alarm passers-by 

Data watchdog issues warning in light of reports that a digital clean-up had been encouraged

Lord Evans tells MPs that personal messaging platforms should only be used by ministers if doing so can be properly regulated

Leader of the House of Commons tells committee that his parliamentary colleagues ‘do not necessarily take electronic voting as seriously’

Labour asks UKSA to investigate media statements made by John Swinney

Digital and data once again had a starring role in supporting – and, occasionally, hampering – government’s work this year. PublicTechnology looks back at the most significant events.

Civil service operations chief discusses his priorities for the year ahead

Digital and data units from HMPO and the DfT are among the winners

UK digital secretary Dorries promises that countries should deepen 

Chief executive seeks potential new recruits to join ahead of ‘next chapter’

First minister Nicola Sturgeon urges firms to permit staff to work from home as Omicron cases increase

Scottish Government first minister cites crucial role played by information and analysis in supporting pandemic response

Government prioritises cross-border agreements to help tech businesses

Simon Case claims government has improved data handling and support for innovation but there is more to do

New governance framework is currently being assessed across government

Ministers issue statement aimed at ‘strengthening the message’ on mitigations for virus transmission as winter looms

Joint statement from 10 governments pledges cooperation in delivering transformation objectives

Junior minister says that private flights can sometimes ‘provide better value for money’

Boris Johnson tells nation that ‘we will have to adjust our concept of what constitutes a full vaccination’