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LGA sees problems for digital and data in local government reorganisation

Report identifies significant issues and priorities for managing the change

GeoPlace: Connecting people and places 2025

Thu 22 May 2025

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A playbook for unlocking innovation procurement

A new playbook outlines the opportunities for procuring innovation under the Procurement Act

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Inspectorate says Probation Service ICT requires improvement

Report identifies shortcomings contributing to an inadequate overall performance

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Pensions Regulator sets up innovation support service

Aims to boost delivery of new solutions in the sector

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NHS Commercial Solutions to add AI to dictation and transcription framework

Plans new version of procurement channel reflecting changes in technology

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AI driven security in modern digital government

New UKAuthorITy research programme will investigate the evolving influence of AI on the public sector cyber security landscape

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National Archives plans rebuild of cataloguing service

Aims to replace PROCAT and SAR services over next two years

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Legal Aid Agency suffers serious data breach

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DiSC team begins work on interoperability platform for social care

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DSIT announces plan for 10-year funding of R&D activities

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RJAH Trust implements Apollo electronic patient record

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Officials set out cyber security charter for NHS suppliers

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Government publishes guide for digital identity providers to use GOV.UK Wallet

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Kirklees Council to deploy noise reporting app

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North East wins further funding for 5G

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Swansea Bay City Deal signs BT for broadband in remote areas

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DSIT identifies cyber security weaknesses in IoT devices

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Driving innovation through procurement

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NHS England tests smart scale and app to support obese children

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Scottish Government plans more digitisation and automation in public services

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Welsh council and health board to deploy AI care tech

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NHS SBS takes workforce consultancy to digital platform

i.AI claims early success for Consult AI tool

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Devon County Council launches digital tool for careers support for young people

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London Fire Brigade to deploy new response and mobilising system

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Natural England publishes digital map of peatland

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Post Office begins procurement of Horizon replacement

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Welsh Government relaunches NHS Wales App

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Department for Education plans training for schools in use of AI

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GDS updates Algorithmic Transparency Reporting Standard

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NHS England extends PCSE contract with Capita

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Survey shows most NHS trusts lack funding for digital transformation

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The digital implications of English local government reorganisation

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