Teams building government digital services will have regular visits from an assessor during development under a new approach to standards assessment being trialled by the Government Digital Service....
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DWP told to make better use of its own data on impact of benefits sanctions
The National Audit Office has said that the Department for Work and Pensions’ “use of sanctions is linked as much to management priorities and local staff discretion as it is to […]...
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Plant health data opened up by Defra
The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has launched a website that aims to improve access to data on plant pests and diseases....
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A private eye: Manchester’s CIO on moving to the public sector and improving supplier relationships
Bob Brown might have left the private sector, but Manchester City Council’s chief information officer is certainly bringing his corporate experience to bear on his first public sector role. Rebecca […]...
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MoD pushes back launch of new online procurement system
The Ministry of Defence has delayed the go live date of its new online procurement system due to problems with data migration, leaving suppliers to wait for invoices to be […]...
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MPs pass Digital Economy Bill despite concerns over data-sharing proposals
The Digital Economy Bill has passed its third reading in the House of Commons, with digital and culture minister Matt Hancock moving to allay fears around increased data-sharing powers within […]...
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HMRC slashes phishing emails by 300 million this year
The UK’s tax authority has said it is on track to block half a billion phishing emails each year with the use of an email security protocol that stops them […]...
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GDS seeks Verify business analysts as it aims to push service out across Whitehall
The Government Digital Service is seeking business analysts to develop the identity assurance programme GOV.UK Verify and lead the 19 local authority pilots of the scheme....
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Whitehall urged to create £4m fund to boost councils’ use of data
The government should encourage councils to increase their use of data through a £4m fund to partner data scientists with councils and make data analysis a requirement of devolution deals, […]...
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Surrey council extends communications network contract with BT
The contract for BT’s network for integrated voice and data communications across Surrey and Berkshire has been extended until 2021, as Surrey County Council claims it is on track to […]...
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