MoD begins work on IT system to register and track evacuees from crisis zones
Ministry reveals it has begun work on concept phase of potential software tool to manage information on 10,000 people
UKCloud collapse caused ‘no unexpected service disruptions or cost to public purse’
Minister says that all public-sector customers have now moved to alternative provider
Consultation reveals widespread opposition to proposed data-sharing laws for government login system
Overwhelming majority of respondents voice disapproval but government will press on with plans...
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Government plans to expand departments’ powers to share personal data to support One Login
Proposals will allow for more information – potentially including highly sensitive special-category data – to be processed in identity-verification
Historic England admits ageing IT is feeling the strain
DCMS agency that manages listed buildings says that its work is being hampered by ‘underfunding’ of tech infrastructure
Government explores virtual queues for managing Dover lorry gridlock
DfT to lead project looking at potential use of tech in avoiding 20-mile backlogs of vehicles
Competition regulator names new chief executive
Sarah Cardell will lead the CMA – whose duties include tackling anti-competitive practices among tech giants
Government property plans hamstrung by ageing tech and data inadequacies, MPs find
Public Accounts Committee also casts doubt on value-for-money of hubs programme
Seven million people signed up for NHS app last year
Number of prescriptions ordered via app doubles as new features are rolled out
HMRC leader: ‘We have an ambitious digitisation agenda – and we need to stay on course’
Deputy chief executive reflects on the department’s operations in an ‘ever-more connected world where money can move across continents in minutes’
Government looks to boost resilience with new strategy and dedicated leader
Existing initiatives in cybersecurity picked out as shining example of cooperation with commercial sector
NS&I plans technology transformation
Chief executive discusses ambition to ensure a ‘strong, resilient infrastructure’ for national savings bank
Government property chief on the importance of ‘deciding what hybrid working is and isn't’
Mark Chivers considers the possible impact of new ways of working on government’s estates strategy
‘A challenge and a huge opportunity’ – Charity Commission readies new online account
Head of charities’ registry looks forward to a year of tech progress
GDS boss: ‘We’ve faced difficult decisions about which opportunities we can viably go after with our resources’
Tom Read looks ahead to a year in which the agency hopes to help the UK climb back up the digital government rankings
Digital function leader picks ‘attracting and retaining top talent’ as biggest challenge
CDDO leader Megan Lee reflects on the issues facing her colleagues in delivering ambitious transformation objectives
ONS looks to ‘overhauled and truly modern population statistics system’
National statistician discusses desire to provide government with census-type data more than once a decade
‘A collective sigh of relief’ – former minister remembers millennium bug panic
Gisela Stuart, whose brief included civil contingencies, recalls the havoc that was expected – and failed to materialise
Government efficiency drive will place ‘greater emphasis on digital technology’
Civil service COO Alex Chisholm reflects on the biggest achievements of 2022 and the challenges of the year ahead
Staff at HMRC in-house IT firm to transfer to BT in £50m network deal
Work to support planned closure of RCDTS Ltd continues as department signs contract with telecoms firm
National Archives head: ‘Organisational culture and cohesion is vital in the digital age’
Jeff James reflects on delivering major digitisation work while working in lockdown conditions
‘Like changing an aeroplane engine in flight’ – Met Office boss on delivering a new supercomputer
Penelope Endersby looks back on a year of difficult decisions and extreme weather
Cost-of-living crisis: Warning issued over ‘data poverty’
Labour MP warns over risk of ‘new and deep inequalities’ created by varying access to mobile internet
GDS more than doubles income in FY22
Digital agency records almost £80m in fees, Cabinet Office accounts reveal