As agencies across government outline their specific goals for how much procurement money to invest with smaller firms, the tech department has set the bar far higher than its peers […]...
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‘TikTok doesn’t just enable abuse – it promotes it’, specialist law-enforcement unit finds
A dedicated covert team of specialised officers focused on tackling sexual abuse against children perpetrated online tells MPs that offenders operate with ‘impunity’ on what has become a ‘favoured platform’ […]...
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Treasury gives thumbs-up to government Manchester Digital Campus
The finance department has approved formal proposals for a new facility in the northwest city where almost 9,000 officials will be based, with a focus on technologists and data experts […]...
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EXCL: HMRC signs £150k deal for AI-generated comms and training videos
After signing a contract for a pilot period of one year, PublicTechnology understands technology platform will be used by department to create content related to internal communications and staff development […]...
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Most consultants eager to work for new online hospital, NHS says
The health service has unveiled research which indicates that six in ten surgeons and other specialists want to work virtual shifts for facility treating the likes of glaucoma and endometriosis […]...
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‘Highest standards of impartiality and integrity’ – Scottish first minister defends FOI record
Following a series of highly critical public interventions from the country’s information commissioner, Scotland’s most senior politician has said that almost all requests received by the government are handled compliantly […]...
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DWP engages AI and tech suppliers to help shape plans for 12 areas of new Jobs and Careers services
A new procurement document reveals that the department wishes to explore how technology and digital services companies could support the likes of career planning, application tracking, and help with interviews […]...
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AI in the justice system must promote legitimacy, not just productivity
Legal processes were designed not to be fast, but to be fair and thorough. Those now deploying new technology must understand and respect that, according to Cathal McCarthy of Kore.ai. […]...
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DBT-led group explores using Post Office as single high-street shopfront for government services and digital support
The network of almost 12,000 locations could play a role in supporting a wide range of public services, as well as helping people with digital tools and electronic identity credentials […]...
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HMRC greenlights sole bidder AWS for £500m cloud migration deal
Formal documents confirm reports that the US cloud titan was the only firm in the running for an engagement lasting up to a decade and covering key legacy migration activities […]...
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