Ongoing work to roll out new sign in system across all departments hits half century milestone, with DSIT setting out an intention to extend adoption to 100 services during 2025

The new GOV.UK One Login service has now been adopted by 50 separate services across government – a number which leaders intend to double within the next year.

The half-century mark has been achieved after the new sign-in system was implemented by the apprenticeship service, which is run by an agency of the Department for Education.

The service in question is comprised of five discrete strands – Confirm My Apprenticeship, Find an Apprenticeship, Apprenticeship Assessment Service, Apprenticeship Provider & Assessment Register, and Employer Services – all of which are now united under the login tool.

According to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, this means that individual users can now use One Login to verify their credentials and access all features of the online service – which includes the ability to search for open apprenticeships, and manage and track applications. Employers, meanwhile, can use the tool to manage hiring processes and monitor the progress of current apprentices, as well as overseeing record-keeping and compliance requirements.

DSIT claims that, before the implementation of the new government-wide sign-in system, “users had to manage several passwords, with apprenticeship service requiring its own login credentials”.

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Across all 50 government services now using One Login, the four million-plus people who have signed up for an account “are already saving up to six minutes each time they access a new service after proving their identity”, the government says.

Developed by the Government Digital Service, the sign-in tool is intended to replace a previous patchwork of 191 separate accounts systems and 44 differing sign-in methods. Supporting the ultimate aim of ubiquitous implementation across government, all departments are required to set out their adoption plan and begin the process of implementation by March 2025. By the end of next year, DSIT plans to drive up adoption to 100 services across government.

Minister for AI and digital government Feryal Clark – who last week gave an exclusive interview to PublicTechnology about key recent developments in the new administration’s plans for public-service tech – said that “this milestone marks the start of what a truly modern, digital government can achieve”.

“Whether applying for apprenticeships, requesting a basic DBS check or reporting a medical condition to the DVLA, people can now rely on a consistent, accessible platform that removes barriers and improves accessibility,” she added. “With GOV.UK One Login, we are shaping a future where public services are as easy to access as any modern online platform ensuring a seamless, secure experience for all.”