Opinion

5 Minutes

Business and industry Highlights Opinion

Procurement should be a bridge, not a barrier, to local SMEs

Karen Meechan July 11, 2025

The Scottish Government should recognise that, as well as the economic boost offered, providers north of the border understand the country’s public sector needs better than international rivals, according to […]...

6 Minutes

Government and politics Highlights Opinion

Failing to secure public trust could derail government’s AI agenda

Enza Iannopollo April 22, 2025

Government aims to forge an AI regulatory path between those of the EU and US. But, according to Enza Iannopollo of Forrester, much more focus is also needed on citizens. […]...

7 Minutes

Communities, housing and planning Highlights Opinion

Local government leaders must give permission and support to digital colleagues to create the right future

Lisa Trickey April 16, 2025

Technology promises rapid and profound change. Figureheads need to ensure progress is thoughtful and supported by skills, according to Lisa Trickey: an LGA advisor and former Dorset Council digital head […]...

10 Minutes

Education and skills Opinion

AI tools will transform the policy profession for the better

Michael Padfield February 27, 2025

Policymakers should embrace new technology and its potential impact on their work, believes Michael Padfield from the Incubator for Artificial Intelligence Ever wondered if there’s a better way of distilling […]...

4 Minutes

Highlights Opinion Society and welfare

Martha Lane Fox: This is a comprehensive reboot of how the UK government does tech

Martha Lane Fox January 23, 2025

In this exclusive piece for PublicTechnology, government’s long-standing tech advisor discusses how the new digital centre aims to give citizens back their time, at the times of their greatest need […]...

10 Minutes

Government and politics Opinion

Transparency, trust and an uncertain future for GDS: Five public sector tech trends to look out for in 2025

Sam Trendall January 3, 2025

As the public service tech world collectively heads into another new year, PublicTechnology editor Sam Trendall considers the topics and questions that will define and dominate the coming 12 months […]...

8 Minutes

Opinion Society and welfare

AI in government: The need for human foundations

Ben Welby and Stefano Piano September 10, 2024 130 Comments

As the new government explores the potential of using artificial intelligence in public services, former OECD experts Ben Welby and Stefano Piano examine the need to build trust and expertise […]...

4 Minutes

Communities, housing and planning Highlights Opinion

Embracing the digital age: A mission-driven framework for local government transformation

Alex Coley August 14, 2024 82 Comments

The Local Government Association recently published a framework intended to help councils embark on digitisation programmes. Alex Coley explains why the initiative is a ‘call to action’ for the sector. […]...

5 Minutes

Government and politics Highlights Opinion

Strategic sense or mission-based mayhem? A veteran’s view on Labour’s plans for a ‘mission-driven government’

Owen Pritchard July 30, 2024 13 Comments

Labour has promised a mission-based approach to government. Owen Pritchard, a military – and political – veteran, explains why the new administration needs to back up the rhetoric with the […]...

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Opinion

Procurement should be a bridge, not a barrier, to local SMEs

Failing to secure public trust could derail government’s AI agenda

Local government leaders must give permission and support to digital colleagues to create the right future

AI tools will transform the policy profession for the better

Martha Lane Fox: This is a comprehensive reboot of how the UK government does tech

Transparency, trust and an uncertain future for GDS: Five public sector tech trends to look out for in 2025

AI in government: The need for human foundations

Embracing the digital age: A mission-driven framework for local government transformation

Strategic sense or mission-based mayhem? A veteran’s view on Labour’s plans for a ‘mission-driven government’

Curious minds wanted: Why AI skills in the public sector start with attitude, not code

Waste not: How civil servants are rethinking productivity

Lessons from the frontline: What NHS cancer pilots reveal about the future of care

The school meal debate: A digital opportunity hiding in plain sight

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