Unions slam Reform UK plans to oust perm secs and cut 68,500 jobs
15 Dec Digital, Data & Technology

Unions slam Reform UK plans to oust perm secs and cut 68,500 jobs

Party announces more details of civil service reform policies including weakening pensions in favour of higher bonuses, increasing office working and big cuts to policy profession
by Tevye Markson
Civil Service Pension Scheme: Cabinet Office issues update on technical issues
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Civil Service Pension Scheme: Cabinet Office issues update on technical issues
Government scraps cross-department chief digital officer role
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Government scraps cross-department chief digital officer role
OBR chair Richard Hughes quits over Budget-document bungle
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OBR chair Richard Hughes quits over Budget-document bungle
‘Minimise environmental impact’: Guidance for government digital services updated
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‘Minimise environmental impact’: Guidance for government digital services updated
Addition to Government Design Principles is the first in 13 years
PM acknowledges ‘risks’ with increased use of AI in government
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PM acknowledges ‘risks’ with increased use of AI in government
Starmer tells MPs downsides of technology must be balanced against “huge opportunities”
Food Standards Agency triumphs at regulation awards
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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?
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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 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
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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
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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 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 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 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 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 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"