
‘Councils are at the forefront of embracing and utilising digital tech’ – how the LGA is bringing SME innovation to local government
A recent project led by the Local Government Association sought to establish an ‘open dialogue’

Assessing salaries, reforming controls, and account management for departments – what’s new in ‘the new GDS’
Government’s most familiar digital transformation institution is to remain in place, with a new and

Surveillance, cyber and standardisation – PublicTechnology’s most read stories of 2024
At the end of a busy and varied year for public service technology and those

Interview: Digital government minister Clark on how tech can save days of citizens’ time each year
As DSIT’s digital hub announces two significant tech tools to support both officials and users,

More standards for NHS and fewer requirements for police officers – what new data laws mean for the public sector
Government has pledged that its data bill will give the UK economy a £10bn boost

Refreshing the homepage: Experts discuss the pros and cons of the digital government shake-up
As government’s core digital units relocate from their longstanding base in the Cabinet Office to

The best medicine: How the MHRA is using AI to support scientists and thwart threats
After tech helped the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency play a starring role in

PARTNER | Bridging data silos for personalised services in local government
By breaking down data silos and fostering trust, local government leaders can unlock the potential

PARTNER | Building trust and inclusion is key to getting communities engaged with local government
From addressing citizen demands to embracing diverse perspectives, local authorities are challenged to build transparent

Manifesto tech takeaways: Lib Dems pledge ‘firewall’ to keep Home Office from collecting data and trebled tax for tech titans
The party’s plan for government includes a wide variety of detailed programme, policy and legislative

PARTNER | Embracing innovation: Four game-changing tips for local authorities
Strategies that help organisations build capacity for innovation to unlock the full potential of their

Blackpool’s Silicon Sands vision and how AI supports social work in Coventry – six things we learned at Socitm President’s conference
At the Birmingham event, local authorities and NHS bodies shared plans and experiences on issues

PARTNER | Addressing the workforce challenge in local government
Local governments that project a sense of purpose and engaging roles can foster a multi-talented

Manifesto tech takeaways: Labour plans National Data Library and standardised police IT
As it prepares for the possibility of taking power for the first time in 14

Manifesto tech takeaways: Conservatives pledge to double Whitehall digital and AI expertise
Current party of government reminds voters of standing up to Huawei, as well as pledging

Should the public sector believe the AI hype?
After examining current public service uses of artificial intelligence, as well as potential risks and

‘You have got to lead from the front’ – heads of major departments on their need for digital expertise
At the PublicTechnology Live conference on Tuesday, permanent secretaries representing HMRC, Defra, DSIT, DVLA and

WATCH: Should perm secs learn to code?
At the PublicTechnology Live conference, departmental chiefs discussed how best senior managers can provide leadership