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Ambitions to have world-leading systems within three years are ‘optimistic’, according to PAC

CivTech programme seeks to connect public service providers with tech firms that can help meet their challenges

Vendor will support delivery of new system to house pandemic data as well as other information sources

Deputy CEO MacDonald commends adaptation of both outgoing CHIEF and incoming CDS platforms

Department discloses that it was the target of an attack

Peter Highnam announced as inaugural chief executive of Aria

New digital system forms part of government efforts to reduce post-pandemic backlog

Report commissioned by department encourages better communication of the benefits of ditching ‘bridging’ tools and fully embracing digital system

New training hub for senior officials will teach agile delivery and core digital skills as part of its ‘foundations of public administration’ course

Organisation’s annual accounts reveal major effort to deliver platforms to support booking of tests and vaccination

IfG’s annual Whitehall Monitor publication finds pockets of progress but other areas where momentum is lacking

As the country emerges from the challenges of the pandemic, ministers and officials have a chance to build on the digital successes of the last two years, according to Julian David

Sector bodies issue open letter calling on government to enact legislation allowing meetings to adopt a hybrid model in the long term

Vendor will provide project and delivery managers across 15-month engagement with tax department

Contract covers the provision of support and migration services

PAC finds that department failed to understand importance of keeping tech up to date

As much as half of government’s near-£5bn annual spend on IT is dedicated to the maintenance of ageing or unsupported tech. A range of digital leaders tell PublicTechnology about the issues they face with legacy, and how they can be addressed.

PickupMyPeriod program allows users to find one of 700 locations where free products can be collected

Staff will either become civil servants or move over to commercial providers

Report claims efforts led by advertising firm will aim to stoke concern among parents and could feature public stunts designed to alarm passers-by 

Companies with less than £85,000 of taxable revenue must switch to online system from next fiscal year