Regulators issue warning over police use of facial recognition
Biometrics and information commissioners remind Met Police that questions remain over both legal footing and public sentiment
Nicola Sturgeon warns of risk of ‘communities left behind’ by new technology
Scotland’s first minister says AI and automation will bring both opportunities and dangers
Civil service top dog Manzoni to leave government
As Cabinet Office perm sec, departing CEO oversaw digital transformation agenda
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Website and online questionnaire lead government’s £100m drive to encourage citizens to prepare for Brexit
Mugs and t-shirts also included as government launches official comms campaign to urge preparedness
UK Export Finance recruiting a head of IT operations
Candidates could stand to earn £82,547 for Westminster role
Interim GDS chief says Brexit, data analytics, digital identity and innovation are priorities
Alison Pritchard outlines her credentials as director general of GDS
Beverley Bryant returns to NHS as CDIO of two trusts
Bryant was director of digital transformation at NHS Digital before moving to System C in 2017
Tech firms should join a coalition of the willing to support interoperability for police IT
Jessica Russell of techUK believes increased collaboration between the emergency services and technology partners could deliver improved public-safety outcomes
Simon Hart confirmed as GDS minister
Role as minister for implementation also includes responsibility for IPA, Geospatial Commission, and Civil Service HR
Concern and confusion grows over settled status scheme
With free movement now set to end abruptly on 31 October, Home Office remains unable to answer key questions
HMRC steps up no-deal prep by auto-enrolling traders in customs system
EORI numbers to be automatically issued to 88,000 firms across the UK
DWP ramps up hiring for robotics and automation unit
Department recruiting for 19 roles in Digital Channels team
Digital secretary claims UK tech sector has enjoyed bumper year for investment
Overseas funding so far in 2019 has exceeded the whole of last year, according to Nicky Morgan
Leicestershire to invest in weight-management app
Council looks to buy commercially available technology
PM to host talks with social media firms over anti-vaccination misinformation
Boris Johnson concerned over UK’s loss of measles-free status
Government boosts funding for local authority digital projects
Councils can bid for backing of up to £350,000
MoD offers £145k apiece for digital director duo
Department seeks leaders in the areas of digital enablement and cyber risk
Can the GDS innovation strategy deliver a lasting legacy for government?
Government's new Innovation Strategy set out ambitious proposals to update processes, eliminate ageing kit, and embrace emerging technologies. PublicTechnology caught up with GDS innovation head Sue Bateman to find out more
Government to build digital service to connect top public sector leaders
Recently launched National Leadership Centre to create online platform allowing leading officials to seek each other out
GDS ministerial brief still awaiting sign-off
Two weeks on from reshuffle and responsibilities remain yet to be officially confirmed
Start-ups chosen for govtech accelerator programme
Latest round of Public scheme picks 14 companies – including eight from the UK – to participate
Warwickshire seeks transformation and digital head
Role comes with remit to deliver immediate savings