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DSIT seeks candidates to join job-share for Space Agency top job

Government entity responsible for leading national policy and delivery of programmes related to space travel

Seven AI firms receive support via new government tech venture capital unit

DSIT team, which will use the muscle of the state to provide funding and other

DWP sees apprentice numbers halve in past three years – but cites continued focus on digital

Figures show a decline in each of the past three years, but minister says that,

Government’s £500m Sovereign AI venture capital unit opens doors today to invest in UK tech firms

Unit aims to offer support way beyond that of commercial funders, as minister hails launch

Research warn of public-health risks as chatbots generate ‘problematic’ advice

Experts test the accuracy and clarity of answers to health queries given by five popular

‘AI can reindustrialise areas where deindustrialisation hurt most’

A parliamentarian representing a constituency that has historically relied on manufacturing and heavy industry has

GDS economists create tech benefits framework to help depts quantify savings or job reductions

Government’s centre of tech expertise has published new advice for officials in agencies throughout Whitehall

Police tech body adds six months and £30m to deal for Airwave devices to cover ESN delays

National organisation for digital and data throughout law enforcement has revealed that incumbent suppliers have

DWP acknowledges need to improve cross-government data-sharing

The benefits agency has responded to a recent parliamentary report that found that, in order

Scotland plans new national tax platform

Devolved administration alerts suppliers to pending opportunity for firms to install new technology that can

Whitehall chief puts ‘ambitious and deliverable AI plans’ on priority list

For the first time in a decade, the most senior manager in the civil service

Capita reveals data breach affecting 138 members of troubled Whitehall pension scheme

Adding to a list of issues encountered since taking over the programme, the outsourcer has

DVSA’s new £735m theory test contracts to offer option to ‘explore remote testing’

A major deal expected to be awarded next summer will also incorporate the possibility of

Government pledges ‘local conversations and events to encourage participation’ in digital ID consultation

In the face of questions about how the feedback exercise will best encourage participation by

DSIT launches recruitment for two more DGs

The department has now commenced recruitment processes for four digital and tech leadership roles at
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