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Sir David Norgrove says he understands the pressures faced by staff but adds “I am sure you would agree that good evidence is essential to success in containing the virus”

Health department says ‘all large-scale operations’ experience similar challenges

Track-and-trace app being trialled now will do "heavy lifting" once social-distancing measures are lifted, science adviser says

Epidemiologist says he regrets "undermining of the clear messages" on social distancing

Raab says publishing membership of scientific advisory group could put people at risk of “pressure”

Major study will “inform future action we take" on coronavirus, health secretary Matt Hancock says

Medicines and healthcare products regulator offers £63k for part-time successor to Michael Rawlins

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.

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.

In February 2019, Matt Hancock announced plans for a new innovation agency in the NHS. A year on, its chief executive, Matthew Gould, talks to Beckie Smith about health data, listening to patients, and his move from diplomacy to digital

Ramping up testing now a priority for ‘data-driven’ strategy, chief scientist tells MPs

Better data is transforming official statistics and there is huge potential for it to help resolve large and pressing issues facing society, says the national statistician

For nearly three years, data managers across government have been waiting for the long-promised National Data Strategy. Civica’s Mark Humphries points out that the obstacles to its development are clearing – and maps out a way forward

Chancellor says government will boost R&D spending to £22bn a year by 2024-25

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

Cabinet Office hosts Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall for Whitehall showcase

Chris Whitty says NHS has to prepare for 2% mortality rate but reality could be much less

Policy Exchange urges government to get on with setting up UK ARPA as science minister Chris Skidmore says it could be formed this year

Chinese vendor will remain excluded from so-called core areas of the network

Nigel Topping will coordinate regional and business input ahead of COP26 talks in Glasgow

National Audit Office flags lack of measurable objectives and impact evaluation in department’s £2.4bn-a-year portfolio of help

Officials failed to learn lessons as cost of projects rockets by 115%, NAO says