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Commentators say scale of work was ‘underestimated’ by both sides - but smaller scale pilots offer opportunity to boost collaboration between central and local government

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.

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

TechUK says act lays ‘good groundwork’ for transforming government use of data

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

Report says tax authority’s plan doesn’t take into account potential changes in technology or the shift to provide services through digital channels

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

Government rejects peers’ amendment to boost minimum level to 30 Mbps, citing “serious concerns” about ability to deliver on that speed

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

Finance Bill debate raises concerns over tax authority’s IR35 calculator

Research vice president says public sector needs to embrace start-ups and move workforce out of low-value repetitive roles

Wash-up period sees government compromise to rush crucial tax legislation through House of Commons today

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

David Norgrove writes to ask parties to make sure their campaign materials don’t mislead the public

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

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

Business secretary Greg Clark announces spending breakdown for first areas to receive investment through the fund

Plan to update emergency services communications network dealt another blow as scathing Public Accounts Committee report warns of “potentially catastrophic” impact on public safety

Rules for digital projects to be iterated again in collaboration with spend controls team

Pilot study suggests qualitative data from online forums could improve healthcare professionals’ understanding of patient needs

More than 80% of sites fully tested in Better Connected survey allowed residents to apply online