EXCL: Work starts on £6m cross-government digital system for civil servants to move between departments
Fujitsu awarded contract to build platform that intends to enable transfers ‘at pace and without friction’
Public bodies tighten restrictions on TikTok
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‘Damaging to public trust’ – ministers and departments warned over statistical shortcomings
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HMRC lifts lid on £200m programme to achieve data-protection compliance
Recently released information provides details of three-year project to minimise risk and improve use of data
Royal Navy seeks digital and IT chief to lead transformation
Role comes with remit to oversee team of 350 military and civilian personnel
National Archives plans digital service for officials to access sensitive records
Organisation seeks support with design and delivery of prototype platform
IPO seeks new chief exec to lead digital and data transformation
BEIS-sponsored agency floats £100k leadership post
Leader sought for Whitehall tech interoperability programme
Cabinet Office-based role comes with remit to develop technical and commercial strategy
DWP signs potential £1.4m deal to tap LinkedIn for recruitment
Contract covers a range of licence subscriptions to be used across department
PM ‘raised concerns’ over UK’s e-Visa exclusion on last visit to India
Minister says government is aware of problems being experienced by British nationals
ONS signs £15m partner for consumer price index
Data analytics firm will help statisticians select products for ‘basket’ of goods
‘Big Brother-style development’ – union slams use of tech logins to monitor Whitehall occupancy
Privacy notice reveals use of information gathered via staff accessing WiFi and computer systems
PM must address UK’s poor energy efficiency, report finds
Think tank the Institute for Government claims that country cannot properly deal with spiralling prices without addressing underlying issues
Another new minister for government’s digital agencies after Truss reshuffle
Brendan Clarke-Smith has been an MP since 2019 and has proven a strident media and online figure on issues such as his support for the former PM and criticism of the ‘woke agenda’
Courts IT issues: Union shelves planned strike
Week-long industrial action over Common Platform system had been scheduled to start on Saturday
Graduate scheme to impart digital skills to future NI Civil Service leaders
Fast Stream-style programme will offer candidates ‘diverse and challenging placements’
No conflict over Michael Keegan’s roles, says Cabinet Office
Crown representative for BAE Systems and non-executive director of government supplier will avoid conversations on bidding
Cabinet Office opens up on recruitment fees for second unsuccessful attempt to hire government digital head
Department releases information on appeal under FOI rules – 18 months after PublicTechnology made request
Singapore: How a 'government concierge' is helping close the digital exclusion gap
The Government Digital Service recently renewed its collaboration agreement with an overseas counterpart whose achievements it would surely love to emulate. PublicTechnology finds out more.
‘Nations of innovators’ – Scottish Government looks to deepen Danish ties
New trade facility opened in the capital city of the world’s leading digital government
Controversial Whitehall FOI ‘clearing house’ set for revamp
Cabinet Office accepts recommendations of review calling for greater transparency and more protections for those requesting information
Ex-NHSX head Gould tipped as next top dog for London Zoo
Reports have claimed the long-time civil servant will shortly be unveiled as the director general of ZSL
Cabinet Office seeks £118k CTO to oversee department’s tech until at least 2026
Senior managerial post comes with ‘minimum assignment duration’ of three years
Supreme Court creates IT and digital leadership role
Postholder will play a key role in delivering new digital and data transformation programmes