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As part of Civil Service World’s Digital Transformation special edition, we asked sector experts to share their insight on how a broad range of near-term advances in technology will transform the way public services are delivered.

The UK government blazed a trail on digital innovation, but others are catching up fast and it would be all too easy to squander the advantage of earlier work

The Government Digital Service was created to be a radical agent of reform. Director general Alison Pritchard tells PublicTechnology that, while it now prefers to work more collaboratively, it still has the stomach for a scrap

If a week is a long time in politics, the 36 months since the Cabinet Office launched its Government Transformation Strategy is a proper age. SA Mathieson unpacks progress to date and casts an eye toward the future

Since its launch in 2017, the ONS Data Science Campus has delivered many innovative projects to support the government’s work in areas ranging from Brexit negotiations to the early stages of the coronavirus response. We talk to managing director Tom Smith to find out more

Department seeks partner to fulfil potential two-year programme of work

As the UK’s largest provider of broadband, mobile, and fixed-line services, BT sees itself as an institution and a company combined. Director of government relations Simon Godfrey sits down with Geoffrey Lyons to discuss the global telecoms giant’s role in the UK economy and why the public and private sectors ought to work more closely together

BJSS is an award-winning technology consultancy with nearly ten years experience helping the public sector deliver on a range of technology projects. Head of public sector Susheel Dodeja sits down with Geoffrey Lyons to discuss some of the firm’s success stories and the tech trends that will define 2020

For 27 years ThoughtWorks has helped organisations solve complex business problems where technology is the differentiator. But as UK digital transformation lead Luke Vinogradov explains, the company has a more holistic approach to change that goes well beyond traditional conceptions of digital. Geoffrey Lyons reports

Lack of action leading to a “year of wait and see”, warns rail industry

Staff told department will extend life of Bradford office by six years and keep Washington base open until 2030

Departments across government have held a series of events to mark International Women’s Day. CSW speaks to civil service gender champion and Department for International Trade permanent secretary Antonia Romeo, and champions in two departments, about the work they are doing to drive equality

Treasury sets out areas of focus for review and pledges to lead the world in linking cash to outcomes

Chancellor puts figure on number of officials expected to move, as departments develop relocation plans ahead of Spending Review

Department to explore ‘merits of a mandatory approach’ across Whitehall

New ‘economic campus’ will be one of three new offices announced in the Budget, says chancellor

The inaugural CSW Innovation Lecture considered the importance of cross-sector working to realise the potential of new technologies. Charlotte Newbury reports

FDA union says divorcing spads from ministers means the role essentially becomes a policy adviser recruited outside impartiality rules

UK2070 commission calls for 20-year commitment to Shared Prosperity Fund and radical decentralisation of funding

Lynne Owens, director general of the National Crime Agency, is one of the most important figures in UK law enforcement. She tells Richard Johnstone how her drive to help people at their most vulnerable took her to the top of her profession.

The Conservative Party’s newfound interest in the north of England could be a game-changer for civil servants. Or it might just be a passing fad

Prospect survey concern that staff will not be involved in decisions about how future tech is implemented

Site in Sunningdale will be turned into homes and retirement apartments

DfE perm sec confirms move on Twitter as he hosts annual conference