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A lack of digital skills and technology expertise among elected officials encourages government bodies to contract out IT work instead of building up internal capacity, creating a situation where the public sector is becoming increasingly reliant on outside knowledge to get things done

In a major review of Whitehall structures and processes, the minister that oversaw the creation of the Government Digital Service calls for it to be re-merged with its sister unit A major review into the efficacy of government’s structures and processes has called for the Government Digital S

Review into the civil service by the former Cabinet Office minister says the two organisations should become one entity to avoid sending mixed signals around accountability and leadership.

Perm sec-level officials should lead push to streamline and strengthen digital, HR, commercial and other functions, review finds

Baseline requirements include running at least one central cloud platform, connecting digital strategies to wider organisational plans, and showing that all staff are able to undertake tech and data training Guidelines have set out how departments meet a minimum standard of continuous improve

The Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO) has published a progress update on its digital strategy, originally launched in June 2022.

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Transformation roadmap published last year set a target for two thirds of the 75 services defined as being among government’s most used or critical to meet a defined ‘great’ standard Departments online services must achieve digital adoption, completion and user satisfaction rates of about 80%

Central technology unit opens recruitment for two ‘lead technologists’ roles offering an annual pay pack of up to £85,600 and a remit to help set strategy across the public sector Government’s Central Digital and Data Office is seeking to appoint a duo of artificial intelligence experts to help s

Some senior figures have argued cybersecurity should have a dedicated cabinet minister, while others claim that a cross-cutting issue ought not be siloed. PublicTechnology editor Sam Trendall examines the issue. Almost five years ago a parliamentary committee, chaired by former foreign secretary