Blue Brexit passports to be ‘most technologically advanced ever’
New colour will not be the only difference on Britons’ travel documents
NHS consults on scheme to unite public and private healthcare data
Exercise launched following conclusion of Paterson Review
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HMRC digital chief Jacky Wright to return to Microsoft
CDIO’s stay will not be extended beyond initially agreed two-year secondment
Former DWP head Devereux approved for public sector role at Salesforce
After retiring from permanent secretary post last year, ex-civil servant is to take global strategy role at cloud firm
Portsmouth City Council to roll out crowdfunding platform
Local authority seeks supplier for online system
Home Office develops innovation strategy
CDIO Davinson says the biggest challenge is ensuring sufficient investment in the ‘underpinning capabilities’
Local government must embrace accessible-first web design
In much the same way that mobile-first design has taken hold, public bodies must embed accessibility considerations into their design processes, believes Jack Niland of Jadu Spacecraft
GDS boss looks to work closer with Treasury on project planning
Alison Pritchard says organisation would like to be involved at an earlier stage of projects
Government equivocates on MPs’ call for ‘urgent’ change in electoral law
Non-committal response issued to select committee recommendation
‘No timetable’ for DWP to get rid of faxes
Minister claims usage of machines will ‘naturally reduce’ over time
Settled status – Gove says ‘any computer system’ sometimes goes wrong
Minister insists process remains ‘relatively straightforward’ for the vast majority of applicants
Government project seeks to improve local authority homelessness data
Central government-backed scheme to explore the quality of existing data and how it is collected
Home Office introduces digital tool to combat modern slavery
New system is designed to speed up referrals
Home Office responds to ‘misleading advertising’ ruling by repeating contentious claim
Department ‘completely disagrees with ASA decision’ to uphold complaint about advert concerning online application for settled status
Scotland unveils plan to become ‘5G leader’
Technology could boost economy by £35bn, according to Scottish Government
Concern and confusion grows over settled status scheme
With free movement now set to end abruptly on 31 October, Home Office remains unable to answer key questions
DWP ramps up hiring for robotics and automation unit
Department recruiting for 19 roles in Digital Channels team
Older people ‘need alternatives’ to digital services as research shows one in four live offline
Charity calls for more service options as ONS data shows a significant proportion of over-65s do not use the internet
Government boosts funding for local authority digital projects
Councils can bid for backing of up to £350,000
Can the GDS innovation strategy deliver a lasting legacy for government?
Government's new Innovation Strategy set out ambitious proposals to update processes, eliminate ageing kit, and embrace emerging technologies. PublicTechnology caught up with GDS innovation head Sue Bateman to find out more
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue launches data-sharing scheme
Service aims to work with other public bodies to identify citizens in most need of risk assessment
Work on digital tools for personal tax to remain in limbo until spending review
Further work on dynamic coding and simple assessments requires a cash boost from the next spending review, government spokesperson reveals