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Final performance: what the closure of the government’s Performance Platform means Government is closing two centralised tools to make data available to departments and the public. Sam Trendall finds out more Performance platform closed 07 Apr 2021 The GOV.UK Performance Platform, which collates and publishes data on almost 800 services across departments, was closed last month. The site brought together in one place a range of information designed to offer a snapshot of the performance of 777 citizen services, as well as tools such as the Digital Marketplace procurement platform, and the V...

Common data standards are essential to help governments connect the information they hold to develop seamless digital services for the public. Credit: Pixabay/Pexels Standards and infrastructure are central to improving data-sharing across government, a recent GGF webinar found. But equally important is a less tangible asset: public confidence and engagement. Adam Green reports Data is often described as the oil of the 21st century: a precious resource that can transform the way we live. If this is the case, governments are sitting on reserves that could enable them to develop citizen-centred...

Interview: deputy national statistician on legacy tech, lockdowns and a ‘leap forward’ for government’s use of data Alison Pritchard on plans for the 2021 census, ensuring public trust in statistics – and her next epic boat journey Photo: Louise Haywood-Schiefer You may have noticed that statistics are having a bit of a moment. Many of us have spent unusually large chunks of the past year poring over statistical outputs including numbers of cases, R-rates, vaccine efficacy, and many more besides. We have watched daily as ministers, public health officials – and, yes, statisticians �...

Managing APIs to meet user needs This guidance covers how to run your API as a service, including building the team you will need and the lifecycle of your API From: Contents Print this page If your API is providing a valuable function for users, you should treat it as a service and iterate it often, according to user research and new security developments. The Service Manual contains agile delivery guidance for citizen-facing services to make sure they meet user needs. If you develop an API you will need to consider different things to those you consider when working on frontend se...