Jisc identifies digital divide among university students
Survey finds poor connectivity and costs of mobile data hamper online learning
Estonian government invites tech innovators globally to join digital testbed
Estonia says Digital Testbed Framework is an opportunity to trial solutions with one of world’s...
More Content
Local government Verify pilot hit by council departures
Commentators say scale of work was ‘underestimated’ by both sides - but smaller scale pilots offer opportunity to boost collaboration between central and local government
Election 2017: Party manifestos urged to focus on IT systems for Brexit and championing digital leadership
As parliament dissolves and the date of the poll marches closer, parties of all colours are working up their manifestos. Rebecca Hill asks what they could, or should, have in store for tech.
Co-op bags another ex-GDS staffer as extent of changes to service’s top team revealed
Shake-up at top of Government Digital Service becomes more apparent as former director of digital engagement Wendy Coello announces new role at the Co-op
Digital Economy Bill gets Royal Assent
TechUK says act lays ‘good groundwork’ for transforming government use of data
Councils have ‘limited understanding’ of digital skills needed by frontline staff
Eduserv report finds that just 3% of local government HR leaders rate digital literacy of frontline staff as ‘good’ - and that traditional, formal training programmes might not be the best option
MPs question whether HMRC’s estate plans are future-proofed
Report says tax authority’s plan doesn’t take into account potential changes in technology or the shift to provide services through digital channels
Socitm Spring 2017: IT professionals association to team up with CCS
G-Cloud contract term to be extended from two to four years as Socitm president says Crown Commercial Service “is really listening” to local government
Minimum broadband speed set at 10Mbps as Digital Economy Bill rushed through parliament
Government rejects peers’ amendment to boost minimum level to 30 Mbps, citing “serious concerns” about ability to deliver on that speed
Making good use of NHS data ‘vital for UK plc’, says Royal Society
Machine Learning report says the government needs to recognise the value of public sector data and properly balance this against concerns about privacy and access
Accuracy of HMRC’s tax calculating tool questioned in House of Commons
Finance Bill debate raises concerns over tax authority’s IR35 calculator
Lack of digital skills biggest hurdle for governments to overcome, Gartner analysis finds
Research vice president says public sector needs to embrace start-ups and move workforce out of low-value repetitive roles
Chancellor to jettison Making Tax Digital plans from Finance Bill
Wash-up period sees government compromise to rush crucial tax legislation through House of Commons today
TechUK: City mayors should commit to making digital the 'new norm'
Industry body calls on mayors to appoint a chief digital and innovation champion and use their influence to boost smart procurement, open data and digital skills
Don’t abuse stats during election campaign, UK Statistics Authority chair tells party leaders
David Norgrove writes to ask parties to make sure their campaign materials don’t mislead the public
Councillors aren’t ‘digital dinosaurs’ - but have yet to speak with one voice
Camden councillor Theo Blackwell’s research finds most councillors are positive about technology but warns that delivery will lag behind without a clear framework for transformation
Public safety ‘imperilled’ by lack of interoperable police ICT network
2016 State of Policing report calls for a single decision-making mechanism for ICT to bring forces into the technological age after years of isolationism and protectionism
Robotics and AI get £93m in Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund
Business secretary Greg Clark announces spending breakdown for first areas to receive investment through the fund
‘Tragedy in waiting’: Government slammed over potential six-month gap in emergency service communications
Plan to update emergency services communications network dealt another blow as scathing Public Accounts Committee report warns of “potentially catastrophic” impact on public safety
GDS to provide ‘greater clarity’ on Technology Code of Practice
Rules for digital projects to be iterated again in collaboration with spend controls team
Unstructured data from health forums is an ‘untapped’ resource for policymakers
Pilot study suggests qualitative data from online forums could improve healthcare professionals’ understanding of patient needs
London boroughs pass Socitm’s mobile parking permit test
More than 80% of sites fully tested in Better Connected survey allowed residents to apply online