Digital, Data & Technology

Department insists automation drive is employee-led

ONS reveals new profession for analysts and data scientists after being challenged by Sir Jeremy Heywood to become more visible

Government’s shared services lead issues update on progress towards improving substandard back-office digital services in Whitehall

Information commissioner Elizabeth Denham confirms warrant has been served on UK company

National Cyber Security Centre issues guidance on boosting security amid risk of blackout and data theft from Russian attacks

Rankings show Ministry of Defence is most prolific department while No 10 gets engagement crown

United Nations accepts proposal for ONS-led team to build evidence on shared challenges related to ageing

Departments expected to work up plans for promoting global consensus on cyberbullying and hate crime

Role comes with a remit to oversee the development and rollout of a number of big-ticket products and services

Official watchdog investigation also revealed former universities minister Jo Johnson interfered in recruitment process 

Environment select committee calls on department to analyse impact of Brexit on agriculture and introduce fund for UK farmers