Whitehall unable to reduce consultancy spend amid digital skills shortages
The government faces scrutiny over its spending and reliance on third-party consultants, as the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) calls on Whitehall to get to grips with the costs. While
Digital pros not included among 5,000 Whitehall voluntary exits – PublicTechnology
Civil service and ministerial leaders have revealed details of a scheme that will shrink the size of government, but claimed that departments will be asked to protect key technical skills
From Whitehall to WhatsApp: The rise of conversational government
Interacting with government often meant queuing in town halls, navigating dense websites or phoning busy call centres. Today, a different future is emerging – one where citizens message their
Digital platform to enable officials to find Whitehall mentors – PublicTechnology
A new tech tool, which replaces an Excel spreadsheet, will enable departmental employees to connect with peers from across government and obtain personalised coaching sessions to support their professional development
‘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’
Whitehall fails to recognise digital procurement challenge, says PAC
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has warned that the government lacks sufficient skills to effectively manage digital procurement and must deliver urgent reforms. A report by the committee said