At the end of a busy and varied year for public service technology and those engaged in its provision, find out which stories attracted the most attention from our readers […]...
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Interview: Digital government minister Clark on how tech can save days of citizens’ time each year
As DSIT’s digital hub announces two significant tech tools to support both officials and users, minister Feryal Clark tells PublicTechnology about the new administration’s desire to ‘completely transform digital government’ […]...
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More standards for NHS and fewer requirements for police officers – what new data laws mean for the public sector
Government has pledged that its data bill will give the UK economy a £10bn boost but, as PublicTechnology discovers, the legislation could also have a big impact on public services […]...
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Refreshing the homepage: Experts discuss the pros and cons of the digital government shake-up
As government’s core digital units relocate from their longstanding base in the Cabinet Office to a new home in DSIT, PublicTechnology talks to sector experts to assess the potential impact […]...
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The best medicine: How the MHRA is using AI to support scientists and thwart threats
After tech helped the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency play a starring role in government’s coronavirus response, digital chief Claire Harrison tells PublicTechnology where the watchdog’s story went next […]...
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PARTNER | Bridging data silos for personalised services in local government
By breaking down data silos and fostering trust, local government leaders can unlock the potential for more efficient, predictive, and inclusive public services...
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PARTNER | Building trust and inclusion is key to getting communities engaged with local government
From addressing citizen demands to embracing diverse perspectives, local authorities are challenged to build transparent communication and genuine collaboration to shape a more resilient and sustainable future for all...
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Manifesto tech takeaways: Lib Dems pledge ‘firewall’ to keep Home Office from collecting data and trebled tax for tech titans
The party’s plan for government includes a wide variety of detailed programme, policy and legislative commitments for digital and data that seem intended to rebalance power between institutions and individuals […]...
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PARTNER | Embracing innovation: Four game-changing tips for local authorities
Strategies that help organisations build capacity for innovation to unlock the full potential of their data and resources for a more innovative and efficient local government...
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Blackpool’s Silicon Sands vision and how AI supports social work in Coventry – six things we learned at Socitm President’s conference
At the Birmingham event, local authorities and NHS bodies shared plans and experiences on issues including datacentre investment, clearing helpdesk queues and why some transformation leaders hate the word ‘digital’ […]...
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