Government plans to set up Mayoral Data Council

Former head of Central Digital and Data Office returns as an interim appointment

Departments required to publish a record for any algorithmic tools that interacts with citizens

Changes include move from Javascript version 3 to version 4

Platform provides for easier data access and improved reporting

Matt Wicks, co-CEO for technology and innovation at The Virtual Forge, outlines the value of its AI search tool mycontentscout 

Scottish Crown Estate cites need for transparency around ownership of national assets

Action against City of London, Staffordshire and Dorset Police, along with Goldsmiths College to improve their performance on freedom of information