‘This is a human crisis’ – MPs shine light on Civil Service Pension Scheme failures
05 Feb Digital, Data & Technology

‘This is a human crisis’ – MPs shine light on Civil Service Pension Scheme failures

MPs share impact of missed pension payments and demand further action
by Tevye Markson
People Survey 2025: Civil servants set out AI gains and expectations
02 Mar Digital, Data & Technology
People Survey 2025: Civil servants set out AI gains and expectations
Treasury calls in private sector to help departments scale up AI use
26 Feb Digital, Data & Technology
Treasury calls in private sector to help departments scale up AI use
DWP pay ballot falls short of strike threshold
25 Feb Digital, Data & Technology
DWP pay ballot falls short of strike threshold
Food Standards Agency triumphs at regulation awards
04 Apr 2025 Digital, Data & Technology
Food Standards Agency triumphs at regulation awards
NHS Health Research Authority and Information Commissioner's Office also collect major accolades
As the Freedom of Information Act turns 20, can it outwit the delete button?
03 Apr 2025 Digital, Data & Technology
As the Freedom of Information Act turns 20, can it outwit the delete button?
The positive effects of FoI risk being undermined by private communication channels
Automating ‘routine tasks’ could save £36bn a year, DSIT minister says
02 Apr 2025 Digital, Data & Technology
Automating ‘routine tasks’ could save £36bn a year, DSIT minister says
Maggie Jones tells peers a further £10bn in efficiencies will come from migrating services online and strengthening digital compliance
New AI bootcamp to build tech expertise across Whitehall
28 Mar 2025 Digital, Data & Technology
New AI bootcamp to build tech expertise across Whitehall
Government data scientists will gain AI specialism through 12-week programme to grow digital capacity and drive efficiency
Tech high fliers join Defra board
26 Mar 2025 Digital, Data & Technology
Tech high fliers join Defra board
The environment department has announced the addition of two new non-execs: a pair of senior managers, whose previous postings include Amazon and Sky, as well as Ofcom and Innovate UK
Treasury sets out plans for overhaul of spending and performance data
21 Mar 2025 Digital, Data & Technology
Treasury sets out plans for overhaul of spending and performance data
Ministers will be able to access live data showing departmental delivery and financial performance at programme and project level
'Departments won't move fast enough on tech': PM sets out role of No.10 in driving change
17 Mar 2025 Digital, Data & Technology
'Departments won't move fast enough on tech': PM sets out role of No.10 in driving change
Starmer says No.10 needs to empower ministers to deliver change at speed
Some frontline professionals reluctant to use AI tools, research finds
14 Mar 2025 Digital, Data & Technology
Some frontline professionals reluctant to use AI tools, research finds
Ada Lovelace Institute paper also points to the need for proper evaluation of AI interventions
Plan to overhaul 'overly complex' digital funding models promises 'paradigm shift'
13 Mar 2025 Digital, Data & Technology
Plan to overhaul 'overly complex' digital funding models promises 'paradigm shift'
After a review that revealed delays and inefficiencies, government will trial a quartet of mechanisms for staged, portfolio and risk-based funding methods
'We don't want a bigger state': Starmer outlines plans to cut civil service costs
13 Mar 2025 Digital, Data & Technology
'We don't want a bigger state': Starmer outlines plans to cut civil service costs
PM says AI is a "golden opportunity" and says he will take on "vast arrays of quangos"
The last thing anyone in a crisis needs is to lose precious hours to admin – government's digital upgrade can change that
12 Mar 2025 Digital, Data & Technology
The last thing anyone in a crisis needs is to lose precious hours to admin – government's digital upgrade can change that
A comprehensive overhaul of how government does digital creates an opportunity to give citizens back their time, at the times of their greatest need
To manage innovation, governments must fix procurement 
11 Mar 2025 Digital, Data & Technology
To manage innovation, governments must fix procurement 
Procurement systems should be like good software: fluid, flexible, and constantly evolving. Realising this transformation requires more than changing rules