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IPO launches new online patent search tool

One IPO Search said to include enhanced features compared with predecessor service

23 January 2025

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Digital Planning Directory goes live

MHCLG and LGA provide backing for initiative by not-for-profit Digital Task Force for Planning

22 January 2025
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Service Transformation Team to work within GDS

Initiative is one of changes in structure outlined in new Blueprint for digital government

22 January 2025
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DSIT announces ‘kickstarters’ for digital government

Department identifies five initiatives for first half of this year

22 January 2025
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LGA repeats call for Local Government Centre for Digital

Local Government Association responds to new Blueprint for a modern digital government

22 January 2025
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One Devon EPR extends to two more hospital trusts

Plan for three NHS trusts in the county to use single Epic electronic patient record

22 January 2025
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Government to launch GOV.UK Wallet and App

Wallet to include documents such as digital driving licence and Veterans Card

21 January 2025

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MoJ reviews use of computer evidence in courts

21 January 2025
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DSIT sets out blueprint for digital government

21 January 2025
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DSIT unveils Humphrey AI package for Civil Service

21 January 2025
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Liverpool region to invest in Civic HealthTech Innovation Zone

21 January 2025
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Archaic tech costs government £45 billion per year, says DSIT report

20 January 2025
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Government promises three new govtech offerings

20 January 2025
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Government develops national Risk Vulnerability Tool

20 January 2025
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Scotland seeks operational framework for access to public sector data

20 January 2025
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Bristol City Council rolls out e-form for local democracy

20 January 2025
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Gateshead Council hit by cyber incident

17 January 2025
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Surrey County Council deploys AI to detect potholes

17 January 2025
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MoD signs Kainos to work on Defence Data Analytics Platform

17 January 2025
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East Midlands Ambulance Service renews network contract with MLL

17 January 2025
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Government needs to deal better with ‘big tech’, says NAO

16 January 2025
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LGA highlights needs of local government in AI Action Plan

16 January 2025
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Buckinghamshire NHS Trust develops digital concept for burns treatment training

16 January 2025
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IBM to take key role in Emergency Services Network

15 January 2025
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NHS SBS plans procurement framework for AI in healthcare

15 January 2025
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Welsh Government produces guidance on generative AI for schools

15 January 2025
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Vodafone to provide private 5G network for Harwell Science and Innovation Campus

15 January 2025
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Public sector bodies could be banned from paying ransomware

14 January 2025
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Predictive analytics accounts for most of public sector’s AI spending

14 January 2025
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DfE to fund prototypes of AI tools for schools

14 January 2025
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DfE signs adroc for software project consultancy

14 January 2025
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Burnley Council sticks with Liberata for IT service

14 January 2025
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Prime Minister makes priority of AI in government

13 January 2025
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