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Comprehensive coverage vs dimensions of uncertainty – the complicated world of ‘AI-enriched intelligence’

May 3, 2024

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EXCL: DWP explores data science to inform Jobcentre ‘interventions’ for benefit claimants

April 25, 2024

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Disclosure and Barring Service retains CGI for application support in £71m deal

May 7, 2024

Having begun working together in 2019, the Home Office unit dedicated to recruitment checks has extended for another three years its longstanding tech engagement with the Canadian IT services heavyweight […]...

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MPs issue warning over WhatsApp-based lobbying

May 7, 2024

The use of popular instant messaging platforms by officials and ministers should be entirely prohibited unless it can be further included in official transparency regimes, according to a parliamentary committee […]...

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Defence and Security News

Data of military personnel breached in China cyberattack on MoD, reports claim

May 7, 2024

The latest in a growing line of cyber incidents has been pinned on Beijing, with defence secretary Grant Shapps to speak this afternoon as fellow parliamentarians warn of ‘systemic threat’ […]...

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News Society and welfare

DWP minister pledges processing improvements this year as some benefits missed targets on 96% of claims in FY24

May 3, 2024

Pensions minister Paul Maynard claims that the department’s processing performance improved in 2023/24 – although many benefit lines still failed to meet targets for significant proportions of claimants, statistics have […]...

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Hebridean council facing £500k bill after cyberattack

May 3, 2024

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar suffered a suspected ransomware assault six months ago and, in the months since then, has focused on improving its defences and cyber training, according to leadership […]...

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Health and social care News

NHS App to offer new login options to help support carers

May 2, 2024

The health service’s core software program will soon incorporate new means of access beyond its current login options including email and password, as well as fingerprint and facial biometrics capability […]...

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Health and social care News

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service cites ‘robust contingency plans’ after failed bid to find replacement supplier for new 999 IT system

May 2, 2024

After terminating a £10m contract first awarded in 2018, the emergency service extended legacy provision and relaunched procurement processes this year – which did not attract any bids, it has […]...

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DWP minister pledges processing improvements this year as some benefits missed targets on 96% of claims in FY24

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Features

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Features Highlights Science, technology and research

Comprehensive coverage vs dimensions of uncertainty – the complicated world of ‘AI-enriched intelligence’

Sam Trendall May 3, 2024 0 Comment

Artificial intelligence offers unprecedented opportunities for security professionals to analyse material, but such potential is accompanied by major challenges and unknowns, according to a report from the Alan Turing Institute […]...

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Digital Leaders’ Download: Vijay Rangarajan on how tech and data helps FCDO respond to conflict, crisis – and the coronation

March 1, 2024

Digital Leaders’ Download: Treasury leader Cat Little on how policy and digital can combine to deliver ‘radical’ new outcomes

February 12, 2024

Why digital is ‘becoming much more of a political issue’ for local government

January 22, 2024

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Regulators must act now to get a grip on the relationship between cloud and AI

April 8, 2024

Do you have the right skills? Are you underestimating the work required? NAO’s guide to the digital questions senior leaders should ask

March 20, 2024

‘A complete lack of control’ – how Horizon highlights the public sector’s over-reliance on outsourcers

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2 Minutes

Government and politics News

ONS workers set to begin programme of industrial action in light of in-office demand

Jim Dunton May 1, 2024 0 Comment

Following a ballot in which members supported protest against new rules demanding office attendance, the PCS union is due to lead a wave of non-strike action from 8 May onwards […]...

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Business and industry News

UKCloud collapse has cost Cabinet Office £17.5m so far

Sam Trendall April 30, 2024 0 Comment

Documents reveal eight-figure funding for liquidation but, in the days immediately following the insolvency of the domestic cloud company, the department was criticised for allowing the risk of service disruption […]...

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Economics and finance News

HMRC head looks to boost helpline staff after U-turn on closures

Tevye Markson April 30, 2024 0 Comment

After publicly unveiling – and then swiftly revoking – plans to significantly scale back its telephone services, HM Revenue and Customs needs to recruit additional personnel, according to permanent secretary […]...

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Defence and Security News

GDS creates CISO role to make services ‘radically easier and safer to use’

Sam Trendall April 30, 2024 0 Comment

The Cabinet Office unit is establishing a senior managerial position for a security leader who will be tasked with making government’s digital products more resilient and responding to cyber incidents […]...

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Economics and finance News

HMRC and DWP launch online service for voluntary National Insurance contributions

Sam Trendall April 29, 2024 0 Comment

A new tool will allow users to identify and address any gaps in their NI credit history – ultimately enabling them to access greater financial support from government in later […]...

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News Society and welfare

FOI transparency hits new low and complaints soar as ICO tightens window on complying with decisions

Sam Trendall April 29, 2024 0 Comment

Since FOI laws were introduced, the proportion of requests where data is provided in full has dropped from two thirds to one third, while 8,000 complaints were filed in 2023 […]...

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Business and industry News

CCS names Home Office commercial head Ulyatt as new CEO

Tevye Markson April 29, 2024 0 Comment

The Crown Commercial Service – the Cabinet Office agency which manages billions of pounds in government technology agreements – has picked Sam Ulyatt as the successor to the retiring boss […]...

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Defence and Security News

Ministry of Defence signs IBM to £30m deal to support civilian IT systems

Sam Trendall April 26, 2024 0 Comment

Deal lasting two years will see technology giant provide a range of support and integration services during a period when many Oracle systems are to be retained, retired or revamped […]...

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News Public order, justice and rights

Chief coroner cites ‘significant impact’ of digital on profession

Sam Trendall April 26, 2024 0 Comment

Annual report from leader of 500 specialist judicial representatives across England and Wales reveals that digital and IT is changing the delivery of both physical procedures and legal administrative operations […]...

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