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‘Local authorities can become the orchestrators of change’

An annual study from Socitm shines a light on the new, and familiar, tech trends

‘The people who are affected are the ones that should be making decisions about how data gets used’

Ex-ODI chief Jeni Tennison tells PublicTechnology how and why she created Connected by Data to

Action hero? Experts examine government’s grand AI plan

The government’s AI Opportunities Action Plan sets out 50 measures intended to transform public services

‘Councils are at the forefront of embracing and utilising digital tech’ – how the LGA is bringing SME innovation to local government

A recent project led by the Local Government Association sought to establish an ‘open dialogue’

Assessing salaries, reforming controls, and account management for departments – what’s new in ‘the new GDS’

Government’s most familiar digital transformation institution is to remain in place, with a new and

Surveillance, cyber and standardisation – PublicTechnology’s most read stories of 2024

At the end of a busy and varied year for public service technology and those

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
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PARTNER | Addressing the workforce challenge in local government

Local governments that project a sense of purpose and engaging roles can foster a multi-talented

Manifesto tech takeaways: Labour plans National Data Library and standardised police IT

As it prepares for the possibility of taking power for the first time in 14

Manifesto tech takeaways: Conservatives pledge to double Whitehall digital and AI expertise

Current party of government reminds voters of standing up to Huawei, as well as pledging
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