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Campaigners warn that ‘virtual actions are not adequately addressed’ by existing law or pending legislation
DWP to boost digital services and data-sharing to improve benefits system for disabled people
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The CEO of Danish tech firm NetCompany tells PublicTechnology why the country’s existing digital infrastructure could help encourage adoption of its soon-to-launch coronavirus response app
Hancock asks citizens to ‘do your duty’ by downloading app
Health secretary calls on public to embrace technology
Government spends £800k on queue-management system for coronavirus test-booking site
Software from ACF Technologies was purchased without usual competitive procedures
DWP to end benefit payments to Post Office card accounts
Claimants will be required to use bank account as minister salutes work of 'hidden heroes'
ICO tells NHS to ‘collect minimum amount of personal data’ as contact-tracing app starts trial
As health service program moves towards nationwide launch, regulator sets out principles that should be followed
HMRC told to improve IT systems after £7bn tax-reporting bungle
Statistics regulator publishes report that flags up necessary improvements
Lack of internet leaving child asylum-seekers ‘completely isolated’
Scottish charity warns of families stuck in lockdown without access to education resources
Public body puts 3D printers to use to produce PPE kit
Historic Environment Scotland manufactures protective gear
Government to keep Verify in house for another 18 months after ‘unprecedented demand’
The spike in usage prompted by the surge in Universal Credit claims has prompted the Treasury to approve another tranche of funding
'Scottish Tech Army' mobilised against coronavirus
Government launches platform to marry digital experts to projects in need of support
Government offers online free digital and maths courses for furloughed employees
Training developed by universities is available on the newly launched Skills Toolkit
MoJ diverts funding to increase remote support for crime victims
Charities will receive an additional £600,000 allocation
Regulator urges greater DWP transparency over Universal Credit data
Statistics watchdog expresses ‘concerns’ about publication of information during ongoing crisis
Website to book coronavirus tests temporarily closes after ‘significant demand’
Site pauses applications after several hours
ONS to work with DHSC on coronavirus study of 20,000 households
Data compiled will be used to help track spread of Covid-19
DWP offers video sign language service for Universal Credit claimants
Relay service is available via browser or downloading app
Government takes down 2,000 coronavirus online scams
NCSC sets up reporting hub and asks public to shop suspected fraudsters
Justice secretary counsels against police shaming individuals online over lockdown breaches
Robert Buckland stresses that people might not have had 'the opportunity to explain their side of the story'
DWP awards Fujitsu £29m mainframe support one-year contract extension
Department invests in licences to keep legacy tech ticking for another 12 months
Officials asked to share coronavirus leadership lessons for online courses
OneTeamGov movement looks to coordinate learning programme