Digital, Data & Technology

Tim Kelsey to step down as NHS England’s national director for patients and information

MI5 director general Andrew Parker gives first live interview to "increase understanding" of intelligence agency's work – and suggests social media firms have an "ethical responsibility" to report terror concerns

Former attorney general – and recent critic of government's human rights plans – elected to lead the Intelligence and Security Committee

Speed of MoJ's responses to Freedom of Information requests comes under scrutiny from the Information Commissioner's Office

PM highlights achievements of Whitehall's digital team as he argues government has "moral imperative" to "streamline" public services

Health data programme still awaiting sign-off from watchdog

Transformation programme director Michael Beaven takes up post with private firm after four years at the Government Digital Service

As co-founders of the Defence Cyber Protection Partnership, the Ministry of Defence is at the forefront of efforts to tackle the rising threat of cyber attack. Sarah Aston talks to the MoD’s cyber industry deputy head Daniel Selman

The Office of National Statistics will now be able to compare progress of families who have taken part in the programme with those who have not

Crown Commercial Service says extension of licensing deal with Oracle lays the foundation of a “more collaborative” relationship

Outgoing digital chief Mike Bracken cites "stresses and strains" of the job – but says Government as a Platform plans still being assessed

Current GDS chief operating officer Stephen Foreshew-Cain "stepping up to lead" the service – with four more leaders moving on

Government Digital Services chief Mike Bracken – who is leaving the unit in September – to become chief digital officer at the Co-op group

Cabinet Office says departure of the government's digital chief will prompt rethink of the "best structure for the next phase of digital transformation"

Study carried out by advisory firm Deloitte suggests public sector still feeling lack of "culture, skills, governance and leadership" on digital

Minister for the Cabinet Office calls for "more collaboration on policy design" in spirit of the online encyclopedia

Chancellor uses first Conservative-only Budget to announce four more years of public sector pay restraint

New research shows Whitehall's use of data to improve customer experience lags behind private sector

Government Digital Service chief Mike Bracken says government still on a "journey" in encouraging citizens to opt for online transactions with the state

European Commission research singles out GOV.UK

GDS confirms Digital Services framework will be overhauled after user feedback

Civil Service World survey finds civil servants undecided over whether departments still make sense as services move online

Civil service culture is perceived to be one of the biggest barriers to digital change, a survey carried out by techUK reveals 

New minister for the Cabinet Office Matt Hancock has set out his stall for five more years of civil service reform. Here's our full report on how it unfolded