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HMRC appoints former energy and telecoms exec Daljit Rehal as digital chief
Senior manager replaces interim CDIO Mark Denney
Tech adoption will be ‘positive legacy’ of coronavirus response, says Scottish justice secretary
Humza Yousaf praises response of the Scottish justice system
Blended learning: how one college adapted to coronavirus and what happens next
Bournemouth and Poole College was quick to roll out remote-access tools and is now planning for a future in which technology plays a bigger role, according to technical officer Keith Ball
Government takes aim at 5G conspiracy theories with guide to ‘safety and benefits’
Local councils encouraged to share guidance
Courts offer pre-recorded video cross-examination for vulnerable witnesses
Service goes live in criminal trials throughout London and Kent and will be expanded across the country by the end of the year
Ofqual hits back at statisticians as row over five-year NDA intensifies
Exam body’s chair describes non-disclosure clause as ‘normal and ethical’ while RSS chief accuses regulator of ‘desperate’ behaviour
Driving test website brought to a standstill by heavy traffic
Newly reopened service encounters technical difficulties after seven million attempts to book a test within 12 hours
Broadband vouchers for underserved parts of Scotland
Businesses and homes in hard-to-reach areas will receive up to £5,000
ONS to ramp up coronavirus data-gathering
Government announces expansion of fortnightly survey
Scotland commits £15m to help low-income households get online
More than 20,000 families could benefit from extension of programme
Exam algorithm to be reviewed by regulator
Computer modelling process to be examined after it emerged that Ofqual turned down help from experts that refused to sign NDA
Government scraps all algorithmic grades for A-levels and GCSEs
Education secretary and head of Ofqual apologise as English students join peers from the rest of the UK in having their awarded grades scrapped
Cummings and Co to move into Cabinet Office hub with ‘real-time performance data’
A number of senior Downing Street figures are to be given space at the central department’s HQ at 70 Whitehall
Public testing begins on new NHS contact-tracing app
Software based on Apple and Google systems made available to Isle of Wight residents, with those in Newham to follow shortly
Scottish Government backtracks on exam grading
Pupils grades will be decided on teacher’s judgement after widespread criticism of impact of ‘deprivation algorithm’
Met Police leader laments ‘trial by social media’ after criticism of Labour MP traffic stop
Deputy commissioner condemns ‘damaging’ abuse against both officers and Dawn Butler
Survey reveals increase in cybercrime concerns during lockdown
One in five feel more at risk
Government claims digital imprints will make online campaigning ‘more transparent’
Cabinet Office launches technical consultation on new proposals
Court finds police use of facial recognition unlawful
Appeal court rules in favour of privacy campaigners
Consultation explores whether e-passport gates hamper ability to prove immigration status
Watchdog asks for submission of evidence