Government drops plan for age-verification for adult websites
The introduction of a so-called porn block has been shelved, culture secretary confirms
Government sets aside £400k for sex education training website
Schools to be given online resources to assist with rollout of new mandatory curriculum
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Consumer group calls for regulator to address ‘serious concerns’ on impact of digital payments
MP lends support for Which? Campaign to protect access to cash and highlight the dangers of the move towards a cashless society
Digital cannot deliver transformation if it is just a platform for bad policy
Neil McEvoy of Digital Scotland explains why country’s new social security programme is a change for technology and policy to unite to make a difference
Top doctors urge parents to limit children’s screen time
Chief medical officers recommend avoiding the use of devices at bedtime and during meals
Government proposes big expansion of smart ticketing for trains
DfT launches consultation on plans to create a seamless pay-as-you-go area encompassing much of south-east England
‘Transformation is not something that can just be driven from the centre’ – Q&A with GDS chief Cunnington
As the three-year vision of the Government Transformation Strategy moves into its final 12 months, PublicTechnology asked the GDS leader about ministerial changes, departmental siloes, and what happens after 2020
Government teams up with techUK to encourage industry collaboration
Scheme co-developed by HMRC digital chief Jacky Wright will see tech professionals at the start of their career work with peers from other sectors
Huawei tells government its tech will never be used for spying
Chinese networking titan claims that it would ‘categorically refuse’ any requests to assist in intelligence-gathering
Fujitsu proposes tech solution for ‘free-flowing’ Irish border
IT company reveals it is ‘looking to validate as a viable solution’ a proposal based on GPS and geofencing
Government spent £45,000 printing EU withdrawal deal
FOI requests show that 1,300 copies of the document were printed for MPs and Lords
DfE minister urges schools to ban smartphones
Nick Gibb warns against the dangers of ‘excessive’ screen time for children
DCMS officials to seek Pinterest talks
Culture secretary reveals he is ‘extremely concerned’ about algorithms
MPs make urgent call for social media regulator
An independent watchdog for online firms should be established ‘as soon as possible’, a select committee has concluded
Hancock warns social media sites to remove harmful content or face new legislation
Health secretary writes letter after families accuse internet firms of hosting material promoting self-harm
Education secretary urges school leaders to ‘shift away from email culture’
Damian Hinds also reveals government will launch an education technology strategy supported by a £10m innovation fund
Dowden pledges ‘spring’ publication for innovation strategy
Document scheduled to be released by the end of March is still in line to publish in the coming weeks, minister tells conference
Government ‘expects resolution’ to settled status app iPhone compatibility issues
The Home Office claims it is ‘working constructively with Apple’
Military research unit looks to ‘get faster on cyber and AI’
Tech is becoming more prominent in the threat posed to the UK’s security, according to the CEO of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
PM waives fee for settled status applications
Process for EU nationals to apply to remain in the UK will now be free
Non-digital access to Universal Credit needs promotion, minister admits
Critics claim much more help is needed to ensure 'digital-by-default' system does not exclude claimants
Companies House aims for 100% digital
The agency's director of digital tells PublicTechnology how the UK company register is using data science, agile methods – and eyeball tracking – in its transformation journey
BEIS maintains 75% smart meter coverage 2020 target
Department tells select committee that goal is ‘challenging, but not out of the question’