Beckie Smith

'Just a fraction' of preparations on track for no-deal Brexit, says Institute for Government
17 Sep 2018 Brexit
'Just a fraction' of preparations on track for no-deal Brexit, says Institute for Government

Even with a transition period, it is "completely unfeasible" for the government to achieve the kind of Brexit it wants, the IfG said
Science committee chair seeks clarity on ICO's role in algorithms oversight
14 Sep 2018 Digital, Data & Technology
Science committee chair seeks clarity on ICO's role in algorithms oversight

Norman Lamb has asked the information commissioner to respond to his committee's call for people to be given a legal way to challenge the outcome of decisions made using algorithms
MoD needs a 'coherent plan' to tackle armed forces skills gaps, MPs say
13 Sep 2018 Security & Defence
MoD needs a 'coherent plan' to tackle armed forces skills gaps, MPs say

The Public Accounts Committee described the department's understanding of armed forces spending as “inadequate”
Defra ‘has run out of time to complete Brexit no-deal preparations’
12 Sep 2018 Brexit
Defra ‘has run out of time to complete Brexit no-deal preparations’

Initial planning was “optimistic”, resulting in missed milestones, report finds
Civil service numbers continue slow climb
11 Sep 2018 Government Tax Profession
Civil service numbers continue slow climb

ONS figures also reveal number of employees at newly-established Government Property Agency for the first time
Government snubs call for algorithms 'right to explanation'
11 Sep 2018 Commercial
Government snubs call for algorithms 'right to explanation'

Government won't commit to publishing a list of how and where departments use algorithms and to appoint a “ministerial champion” to oversee their use.