Adam Smith Inst - UK should become Singapore-on-Thames
Boost growth and public services by learning from Singapore's success, says think-tank
Updated: Mon Dec 06 2021
Climate Change Committee is acting like an activist NGO, says IEA expert
Victoria Hewson, Head of Regulatory Affairs at free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs, commented on the UK Climate Change Committee's report on the outcome of COP26
Updated: Mon Dec 06 2021
Podcast - Think digital, act human: Black voices in digital and technology
What does it mean to be a Black digital and technology expert in government? Adaobi Ifeachor speaks to Virginia Brown, a Black Content Design Lead, Courtney Allen, a Black Associate Product Manager and Keisha Herbert, a Black Senior User Researcher, to learn about their journeys into the Civil Service.
Updated: Mon Dec 06 2021
Podcast - Think digital, act human: future ways of working
What is future ways of working and why is it important? Jack Collier, Head of Digital for School Services, talks to Adaobi Ifeachor about designing office spaces now that we return to work, and how this impacts culture as well as diversity and inclusion.
Updated: Mon Dec 06 2021
Podcast - Think digital, act human: why are communities of practice good for organisations?
In DfE we have more than 10 communities of practice, all at different stages of maturity. Jen Staves, Head of Profession for content design talks to Adaobi Ifeachor about the intrinsic value of these communities.
Updated: Mon Dec 06 2021
Strategic Command Strategy techUK Summary
techUK Summary of the recently published Strategic Commands Strategy Paper
Updated: Mon Dec 06 2021
What has 2021 meant for digital social care?
Earlier this year, techUK set out our ambition to provide an environment in which members and stakeholders could come together to achieve a collaborative approach to social care. Since we published this mission statement, we have seen social care, and in particular the potential of digital transformation in this sector, move further up the political and public agenda, receiving welcome legislative attention.
Updated: Mon Dec 06 2021
Consultation: Implementing due diligence on forest risk commodities
New DEFRA consultation on forest product due diligence has been launched (3 December 2021 - 11 March 2022)
Updated: Fri Dec 03 2021
Dstl supports new COVID-19 decision-making tool
A new interactive graphic developed by UK researchers including Dstl will help people decide what to do in everyday situations to protect themselves and others.
Updated: Fri Dec 03 2021
Removing barriers and improving disability data
I started working for MoJ in 1993 as an AA/Band F and am now a G6, I have had a variety of operational and corporate HQ roles. I stayed because I loved what I was doing and I can honestly ...
Updated: Fri Dec 03 2021
The night sky in December
December brings the shortest day and longest night of the year - and with more than 16 hours of darkness, it's the perfect time for some stargazing!
Updated: Fri Dec 03 2021
Introducing the government's Chief Technology Officer Council
Central Digital and Data Office's new Chief Technology Officer, Dan Bailey, outlines plans for the Office of the Chief Technology Officer and the CTO Council.
Updated: Thu Dec 02 2021
Regional leadership is key to a successful Digital Strategy
Guest blog by Helen Milner OBE, Group CEO, Good Things Foundation.
Updated: Thu Dec 02 2021
techUK sets out recommendations to help guide CISOs as organisations continue their digital transformation
techUK launches the second report in its Cyber People Series.
Updated: Thu Dec 02 2021
The Kings Fund responds to the Governments adult social care White Paper
Sally Warren, Director of Policy at The King's Fund commented on the publication of the government's adult social care reform White Paper, People at the Heart of Care
Updated: Thu Dec 02 2021
Upskilling in projects and programmes the virtual way
Blog posted by: David Smallwood - Director, e-careers, 01 December 2021.
Updated: Thu Dec 02 2021
CMA order for Meta to sell Giphy could undermine digital trade and innovation, says IEA regulation expert
Victoria Hewson, Head of Regulatory Affairs at free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs, commented on the news that Facebook's parent company, Meta, has been ordered to sell Giphy by the UK's Competition and Markets Authority
Updated: Wed Dec 01 2021
Service management now and in 2022: making digital transformation work
Blog posted by: Sophie Hussey, Head of Service Management, Lowell, November 30, 2021.
Updated: Wed Dec 01 2021
techUK joins Global Industry Statement in support of the moratorium on customs duties
techUK joins a Global Industry Statement in support of the moratorium on customs duties on electronic transmissions.
Updated: Wed Dec 01 2021
UKRI targets net zero computing
Scientists will recommend a plan to help the UK's research and innovation sector reach net zero.
Updated: Wed Dec 01 2021
Desistance: finding a humane and authentic voice
"It's horrible, being called an ex-offender. It's a label that you can't peel off." The quote above came from a person speaking at a support group. It's a reminder that it matters how we talk about people. The words we ...
Updated: Tue Nov 30 2021
IFS - Education spending changes put a major brake on levelling up
The cuts to education spending over the last decade are effectively without precedent in post-war UK history, including a 9% real-terms fall in school spending per pupil and a 14% fall in spending per student in colleges.
Updated: Tue Nov 30 2021
JRF responds to extension of Scottish Child Payment
JRF responds to the Scottish Government's plan to double Scottish Child Payment for children under six from April, and all eligible children under 16 by the end of 2022.
Updated: Tue Nov 30 2021
New pingdemic could cost economy at least 2 billion, says economist
Julian Jessop, Economics Fellow at free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs, commented on the planned reintroduction of some Covid measures
Updated: Tue Nov 30 2021
Service management now and in 2022: fewer baby steps to transformation
Blog posted by: Chris Gallacher - principal consultant, Forrester Research and contributing author to ITIL 4 Digital and IT Strategy, 26 November 2021.
Updated: Tue Nov 30 2021