Departing Land Registry chief Simon Hayes talks lockdown, hybrid working and fighting the perfect storm of staff shortages and record demand
03 Sep Digital, Data & Technology

Departing Land Registry chief Simon Hayes talks lockdown, hybrid working and fighting the perfect storm of staff shortages and record demand

Hayes reflects on transformation, choices and challenges at HMLR as he departs after six years in post to become chief exec at Sports England
by Jess Bowie
MPs launch probe into MoD’s Afghan data breach
04 Sep Digital, Data & Technology
MPs launch probe into MoD’s Afghan data breach
Government warned of need to go 'further and faster' to improve data security
01 Sep Digital, Data & Technology
Government warned of need to go 'further and faster' to improve data security
UK Space Agency to become unit within DSIT
20 Aug Digital, Data & Technology
UK Space Agency to become unit within DSIT
GOV.UK 'brand refresh' to target 'broadest possible audience'
14 May 2024 Digital, Data & Technology
GOV.UK 'brand refresh' to target 'broadest possible audience'
GDS and commercial partners have begun a research process exploring ‘associations’ with proposed new designs
Covid Inquiry: NICS head 'concerned' over lost ministerial messages
08 May 2024 Digital, Data & Technology
Covid Inquiry: NICS head 'concerned' over lost ministerial messages
Jayne Brady tells probe official phones and iPads were reset despite "explicit and clear" advice to perm secs
'Malign actor' behind cyberattack on MoD, Shapps says
08 May 2024 Digital, Data & Technology
'Malign actor' behind cyberattack on MoD, Shapps says
"We cannot rule out state involvement," defence secretary says after payroll system hack
Ministry of Defence payroll system hacked
07 May 2024 Digital, Data & Technology
Ministry of Defence payroll system hacked
Defence secretary due to update MPs on data-breach of service personnel details
MPs: WhatsApp should be banned on government devices unless 'appropriate' transparency levels are introduced
03 May 2024 Digital, Data & Technology
MPs: WhatsApp should be banned on government devices unless 'appropriate' transparency levels are introduced
PACAC report says lobbying of perm secs and ministers by WhatsApp should be subject to the same transparency as face-to-face meetings
FoI transparency plummets and complaints hit all-time high
02 May 2024 Digital, Data & Technology
FoI transparency plummets and complaints hit all-time high
The proportion of FoI requests that resulted in all information sought being provided dropped to a new low of 34% last year
Ministers mull boost to digital pay framework 'to meet market trends'
30 Apr 2024 Digital, Data & Technology
Ministers mull boost to digital pay framework 'to meet market trends'
Dedicated salary structure for staff in key tech roles is being recalculated, according to Cabinet Office minister
Ethics is an enabler, not a barrier to effective policymaking
29 Apr 2024 Digital, Data & Technology
Ethics is an enabler, not a barrier to effective policymaking
The ethical and regulatory challenges associated with developments in biomedicine, health and AI are set to intensify, writes the director of the Nuffield Council on Bioethics
Labour calls in heavy hitters to advise on 'modernising' HMRC
11 Apr 2024 Digital, Data & Technology
Labour calls in heavy hitters to advise on 'modernising' HMRC
Former HMRC perm sec Edward Troup is among expert panel that will also look at how to boost tax compliance
MPs press DWP to reveal impact of AI on benefit claims
10 Apr 2024 Digital, Data & Technology
MPs press DWP to reveal impact of AI on benefit claims
PAC disputes department's suggestion that publishing data on the impact of algorithms would pose a fraud risk
Better call Saul: National Archives appoints BBC veteran as chief exec
09 Apr 2024 Digital, Data & Technology
Better call Saul: National Archives appoints BBC veteran as chief exec
Saul Nassé worked with The National Archives in his role as controller of BBC Learning
HMRC rapped for 'unsatisfactory' assurances on Making Tax Digital
04 Apr 2024 Digital, Data & Technology
HMRC rapped for 'unsatisfactory' assurances on Making Tax Digital
PAC urges perm sec to "reconsider" answers on how department will address concerns about accountability and software
'We need to bang the drum for sufficient investment': The 'radical and ambitious principles' behind the ONS's Data Strategy
03 Apr 2024 Digital, Data & Technology
'We need to bang the drum for sufficient investment': The 'radical and ambitious principles' behind the ONS's Data Strategy
Following the release of a major new data strategy, Office for National Statistics chief data officer Fiona James talks about the power of linking information, and why departments must build data into spending review plans
Cabinet Office signs up fake news-detection firm to track disinformation
03 Apr 2024 Digital, Data & Technology
Cabinet Office signs up fake news-detection firm to track disinformation
International comms unit will use the tool to “track and identity disinformation trends and false actors”
'We are all digital leaders in government': Cat Little on productivity, AI and the next spending review
02 Apr 2024 Digital, Data & Technology
'We are all digital leaders in government': Cat Little on productivity, AI and the next spending review
As part of our series of conversations between high-profile government figures, Cat Little – who today takes over at the helm of the Cabinet Office – discusses leadership, AI and how to deliver better services with Megan Lee Devlin
Former GCHQ boss takes up jobs with government contractors
01 Apr 2024 Digital, Data & Technology
Former GCHQ boss takes up jobs with government contractors
Anti-corruption watchdog signs off on Jeremy Fleming's new roles despite departmental links
Cutting civil service jobs could cost more in the long run, PAC chair warns
28 Mar 2024 Digital, Data & Technology
Cutting civil service jobs could cost more in the long run, PAC chair warns
Meg Hillier's annual report calls for urgent investment in "big nasties" including ageing IT, the schools estate and hospitals
Government trebles number of services using One Login
27 Mar 2024 Digital, Data & Technology
Government trebles number of services using One Login
Some 30 government services and 3.8 million people now using the login platform
Failure to regulate 'number spoofing' a national scandal, TV expert says
26 Mar 2024 Digital, Data & Technology
Failure to regulate 'number spoofing' a national scandal, TV expert says
Scam Interceptors co-presenter says government needs to make more use of diplomatic channels to shut down overseas-based operations
Research flags huge potential for greater automation of government services
22 Mar 2024 Digital, Data & Technology
Research flags huge potential for greater automation of government services
Study finds 84% of services involving decision and exchange of information between government and citizen could be easily automated
Budget: Departments to develop 'productivity plans' ahead of spending review
06 Mar 2024 Digital, Data & Technology
Budget: Departments to develop 'productivity plans' ahead of spending review
Jeremy Hunt allocates £800m to boosting productivity across public services
Cabinet Office eyes up 'centralised, standardised' supply of laptops and phones for civil servants
04 Mar 2024 Digital, Data & Technology
Cabinet Office eyes up 'centralised, standardised' supply of laptops and phones for civil servants
Consultants commissioned for research on streamlining provision of essential tech
Budget: Funding for anti-fraud AI and DWP service modernisation in public sector productivity drive
04 Mar 2024 Digital, Data & Technology
Budget: Funding for anti-fraud AI and DWP service modernisation in public sector productivity drive
Chancellor announces drive to save £1.8bn by 2029 ahead of this week's Spring Budget
HMCTS cancels part of controversial Common Platform rollout
01 Mar 2024 Digital, Data & Technology
HMCTS cancels part of controversial Common Platform rollout
Legal professionals will continue to use a case management system in place since 2016 for Crown Court cases