6 days ago · Lookback: As government's digital experts launch trials to explore how AI could support software developers, a reminder that AI's impact is now reflected in the career framework of coders and the wider civil service tech profession.

Nov 25, 2024 · As large numbers of new registrants reportedly join the alternative social platform, Keir Starmer, has said that neither he individually, nor departments as entities, are currently intending to do likewise There are currently no plans for …

Nov 21, 2024 · Following a ban implemented last year, which enabled exceptions for the likes of law enforcement and online harms research, ministers have revealed communicators can also sometimes use the video app Civil service communications professionals are empowered to communicate messages via TikTok “i

Nov 21, 2024 · Major project to bring digitisation and reform to UK Security Vetting is formally scrapped but, via three discrete workstreams, Cabinet Office claims that improvements to tech and security will proceed The Cabinet Office has shut down a transformation programme designed to improve the perform

15 January 2025 Archives. Lookback: As government's digital experts launch trials to explore how AI could support software developers, a reminder that AI's impact is now reflected in the career framework of coders and the wider civil service tech profession.

Oct 31, 2024 · Swindon Borough Council is seeking to appoint a senior technologist to lead the authority on an “ambitious digital transformation journey”, including greater use of artificial intelligence to help take a preventative approach to supporting citizens.

Oct 4, 2024 · The second of government’s five shared services clusters has picked the core back-office technology suppliers for the next decade. The Matrix cluster – which includes nine departments, broadly grouped around Whitehall’s most policy-focused agencies – has entered into contracts with software provider Workday and tech services firm Cognizant, according to a newly published commercial notice.

Sep 5, 2024 · The latest figure is higher than in 2020-21 – the year that saw a surge in consultancy spending under emergency regulations that meant government bodies were able to award contracts outside the usual tender process to aid the pandemic response – …

Nov 27, 2024 · Crown Commercial Service has revealed plans to create a major new agreement next year allowing public sector bodies to procure digital and data tools related to roads, rail and more Government has unveiled plans for a new and expanded multibillion-pound framework to enable public bodies to in

Sep 10, 2024 · In recent weeks, the UK government has taken a more bullish approach to artificial intelligence in the public sector. While the King’s Speech initially gave a muted impression regarding its prominence, subsequent statements and actions have made it clear that AI is a priority for the current administration. The parliamentary debate on technology in public services on 2 September highlighted ...