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Scottish islands progress use of drones in public services

Argyll and Bute Council, which serves citizens across a range of remote locations off Scotland’s

CCS previews Digital and Outcomes Specialists 7 framework with six-year term and £14.4bn value

Having been split in two for its sixth iteration, one of government’s landmark tech buying

DWP working to ‘finalise publication’ of more algorithm details

The department first deployed an algorithm to help detect possible fraud in claims made for

Review to probe ONS’s culture and effectiveness

With former department chief Devereux to undertake review, leaders welcome ‘an opportunity to help ensure

‘Minimise environmental impact’ added to Government Design Principles

The guidelines first created 13 years ago to support designers of citizen services has been

Desert island digital: World’s most remote government seeks consultants to shape tech strategy

Saint Helena, which forms part of a UK overseas territory about 4,000 miles from the
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DWP tops up data skills, software support and handsets in £20m trio of deals

In recent weeks the Whitehall department has entered into £1m-plus engagements with three UK firms,

Government disbands 100-strong national security tech innovation unit

NSTIx existed for four years with a remit to drive collaboration across the civil service

Government sets up Reddit account for public comms

Having joined the online platform, Whitehall representatives indicate that the move forms part of wider

GDS invites 5,000 users to test GOV.UK App

A recently issued privacy notice reveals that the government has sought participants for ongoing trials

Former GCHQ staffer admits national security offence after taking data home ‘out of curiosity’

An intern reaching the end of a placement of 12 months has admitted downloading info

Intensive bootcamp aims to turn data scientists into AI experts

A new programme from government’s digital centre offers three months of training which aims to

Major report predicts ‘uphill struggle’ for government’s AI ambitions

A new assessment from MPs has identified a wide range of barriers facing ministers’ big

MoJ seeks £100k leader to ‘transform how the department manages its information’

Department is advertising a vacant post at deputy director level with a remit to make

Government backs £2m dementia tech project

Bodies under the sponsorship of DSIT and DHSC have provided financial support for a project

HMRC kick-starts £16m plan for new Income Tax Self-Assessment digital service

The department received a wedge of funding in the autumn budget in order to deliver

DWP has used automation in processing 44 million benefit claims, minister indicates

Having first made major moves to get the most out of automated systems almost a

MPs tell government to ‘listen harder’ to calls for reform of Horizon compensation scheme

Representatives of the Business and Trade Committee issued a report earlier this year recommending ‘essential’
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