Supplier blacklists and non-compliance investigators: Government’s new procurement regime
Bill introduced during Queen’s Speech proposes a range of reforms
Cornwall explores tech revamp of council chamber
Local authority publishes RFI seeking information on possible implementation of a range of tech systems
Nuclear clean-up agency seeks £2m-a-year partner to help improve cyber-resilience
Specialist firm sought to help identify areas where security could be bolstered
DfE leadership face staff anger over call to return to office four days a week
Officials express disappointment and disillusionment over new 80:20 guidance and attacks from ministers
MPs offer Elon Musk opportunity to ‘address critiques in public’
Billionaire invited to appear before parliamentary committee
Public-health agency explores use of satellites to collect Covid data
UKHSA undertakes workshops and consultancy exercises
Government Legal Department seeks leader for ‘location-neutral’ approach to work
Whitehall’s in-house lawyers create role to oversee ongoing use of hybrid working
Big chill: Bank of England awards six-figure direct deal to cool datacentres at note-printing hub
Contract for chillers at Essex site signed without competitive process
HMRC’s £40m deal with ‘tech delivery partner’ requires £2 in every £5 to be fulfilled by SMEs
Tax agency awards two-year contract to large IT consultancy – but stipulates that it must cultivate an ecosystem of smaller firms
Supercharged: Inside the ONS plan to become a data-science 'powerhouse'
Five years after being established, the Data Science Campus of the ONS wants to do more to help address government's biggest policy issues – while still retaining its innovative edge. PublicTechnology finds out more.
‘Typical hostile environment treatment’ – Home Office leaves thousands of Turkish nationals waiting more than a year for visa decisions
Applicants tell PublicTechnology that they have been provided with little information on the processing delays that mean they cannot leave the UK – even for births or funerals – and struggle to prove their right to live and work in this country
‘HMRC is on track to break up our largest IT contracts – and create the organisation we need for the future’
In this exclusive Q&A – and ahead of a keynote presentation at PublicTechnology Live this month – the tax agency’s CDIO Daljit Rehal discusses his transformation priorities, including reforming the supply chain, tackling legacy IT, and a major push towards low code
'We want to set the digital agenda with and for Wales'
The Welsh Government has created an agency to drive technology innovation throughout the country’s public services. Its recently appointed co-leaders, Harriet Green and Myra Hunt, tell PublicTechnology about their digital plans for the nation
UK’s asylum backlog has doubled since 2020 – and Home Office cannot say how many interviews it conducted last year
Information is not in a ‘reportable format’ according to immigration Kevin Foster, as other data shows more than 85,000 are now waiting for a decision – and department declines to provide an update on new casework system
EXCL: Government withholds information on anti-disinformation unit
PublicTechnology’s attempts to find out more about the Counter-Disinformation Unit were rebuffed after a minister was consulted
Data must be central to improving the criminal justice system
Better use of information is crucial to improving people’s experiences with justice agencies and reducing recidivism, according to Georgie Henley of techUK
Government’s battle for the future of work
Despite the best efforts of some ministers, the profound changes brought about by the pandemic still offer a singular opportunity to radically rethink how the civil service operates. Dods Research asked more than 200 officials for their thoughts.
IWD: The tech sector needs equity, not just equality
The industry needs to focus on building equitable products and workplaces rooted in inclusivity and belonging this International Women’s Day, according to Nimmi Patel from techUK
Digital and data must be embedded into plans for the future of healthcare
The challenges and achievements of the pandemic have shown that tech innovation is the only way forward for the health and social care system, according to Leontina Postelnicu of techUK
techUK chief: Government must help seize a golden opportunity to build a world-class digital economy
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
Why IT contractors need to watch out for tax avoidance
Many freelancers may not even be aware they are breaking the law, warns Mary Aiston of HMRC