Government ‘planning for varied outcomes’ of AI on the labour market – PublicTechnology
A minister at Whitehall’s tech department has claimed that this administration is keeping a close track on both the possible upsides and harms that could be caused by digital progress
Government CDO concludes term with DSIT perm sec to oversee work of GDS and digital function – PublicTechnology
Chief digital officer Joanna Davinson departs interim role with departmental head Emran Mian to take on oversight of GDS, while future leadership plans are to be confirmed ‘in due course’
Scotland urged to create new digital inclusion plan – PublicTechnology
Despite initiative to provide devices and connectivity to over 1,000 citizens, the national membership body for charities has warned that the country is falling behind the rest of the UK
‘Not just the usual suspects’ – Whitehall digital plan has engaged policy and delivery leaders, GDS exec says – PublicTechnology
Digital centre figurehead Emily Middleton tells techUK’s annual public sector conference that blueprint released in January has prompted significant interest across civil service disciplines, with support networks now ‘springing up’
DSIT names top leaders for AI and digital infrastructure – PublicTechnology
Government science and tech department, which now operates as the ‘digital centre’ for the civil service, has created two new senior roles at director general level, with interim appointments made
Government Legal Department seeks digital chief to set vision – PublicTechnology
Organisation of more than 2,500 lawyers and support staff is looking for a deputy director to ‘play a significant role in shaping future direction’ while overseeing a major tech replacement
Digital doyen Bracken resigns from HMRC board as department recruits for four new directors – PublicTechnology
The founding leader of GDS, who resigned only halfway into his scheduled term, is one of four posts HMRC is seeking to fill, representing more than half its non-exec line-up
MHRA opens Leeds digital recruitment – PublicTechnology
The watchdog for overseeing medical products is to move into a new facility in the West Yorkshire city dedicated to technologists, with a number of roles now up for grabs
Charity calls for ‘enforceable guarantee of offline alternatives’ of public services – PublicTechnology
Age UK supplies PM with a petition supporting its calls for NHS entities, local councils and others to be required to provide phone, face to face, or assisted digital options
DfE spends £100m on quartet of digital and data deals – PublicTechnology
The department has signed four engagements with specialist suppliers that will provide technical support across a range of digital services, including funding platforms, data operations, and the UK’s apprenticeships regime