What apps are on government’s approved list?
Only centrally approved third-party applications will be allowed on Whitehall devices – but government remains
Emergency alerts message system launches with nationwide test planned for next month
SMS alerts initiative has been in the works for five years and was originally slated
MPs call for transformation plan of ‘antiquated’ DVLA
Committee flags up need for IT infrastructure to be more resilient and better support remote
Defra spends £150m on digital deals for app development
Environment department picks IT services giants for contracts The Department for Environment, Food and Rural
Research firm brought in to improve assessment of major tech projects
Government’s Evaluation Task Force has signed a deal with Ipsos to address ‘significant lack of
Government warned over need to protect the metaverse in Online Safety laws
Campaigners warn that ‘virtual actions are not adequately addressed’ by existing law or pending legislation
Government to create departmental savings tracker as Budget signals spending squeeze
Treasury will help track efficiencies delivered through technology and cost reductions The government will create
NCSC probes TikTok amid reports of imminent ban of government devices
Security minister confirms intelligence agency is investigating the video app The National Cyber Security Centre
DWP to boost digital services and data-sharing to improve benefits system for disabled people
Range of reforms announced in new policy document published alongside budget The Department for Work
Expanded NHS England taps McKinsey to design data and analytics model in £1m deal
Management consultancy brought in to help shape national body’s use of data The newly expanded
Government guidance on use of private email and WhatsApp to be updated for first time in a decade
Cabinet Office minister says that department will release new guidelines ‘as soon as possible’ Government
Sunak promises to protect tech supply chains as part of £5bn defence boost
PM announces increase in funding to tackle threats posed by China and Russia As part
Government anti-Isis comms unit signs data-analytics deal for ‘audience insights’
Foreign Office-based unit taps Emirati firm to help increase ‘understanding of behavioural and attitudinal characteristics’
HMPPS begins £4m project to replace ‘outdated’ prisoner data system
Newly built bespoke platform will process information including daily unlocking lists and activities to reduce
Scottish data chief: ‘Collective intelligence fosters the wisdom of crowds – instead of the madness of mobs’
Newly appointed senior leader discusses the importance of information standards and governance, as well as
Worsening skills shortages threaten government digital transformation, NAO finds
Auditors praise the ‘fresh approach’ of CDDO but warn that unit’s work across government could
TfL collars fare-dodgers posting clips online
Transport authority reveals it has apprehended offenders after and uptick of evaders recording themselves Authorities
Government predicts £1.8bn savings over next 15 years from shared services drive
Cabinet Office issues projections of impact on implementing software ‘clusters’ The government has predicted that