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Minister confirms government ambition on digital identity

Minister confirms government ambition on digital identity

Tuesday, 11 June 2019

Consultation and new DCMS-Cabinet Office Digital Identity Unit to launch in the coming weeks. ...

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Minister sets out plan for new technologies to transform public services

Minister sets out plan for new technologies to transform public services

Monday, 10 June 2019

Minister for Implementation Oliver Dowden sets out plans for how new technologies like artificial intelligence can revolutionise public services....

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The Queen's Birthday Honours List 2019

The Queen's Birthday Honours List 2019

Friday, 07 June 2019

The Queen’s Birthday Honours List recognises the achievements of a wide range of extraordinary people across the United Kingdom....

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Reappointment to the Review Body on Senior Salaries

Reappointment to the Review Body on Senior Salaries

Thursday, 06 June 2019

Prime Minister Theresa May has reappointed a member of the Review Body on Senior Salaries. ...

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Prime Minister appoints new Independent Members to the House of Lords Appointments Commission

Prime Minister appoints new Independent Members to the House of Lords Appointments Commission

Friday, 31 May 2019

Prime Minister confirms appointments of Lord Chartres (Richard), Fionnuala Jay-O’Boyle and Charles Moore as Independent Members of the House of Lords ...

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UK Statistics Authority non executive board member appointment: Helen Boaden

UK Statistics Authority non executive board member appointment: Helen Boaden

Thursday, 30 May 2019

Helen Boaden has been appointed as a non-executive board member of the UK Statistics Authority....

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Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster speech at Cutlers' Feast: 23 May 2019

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster speech at Cutlers' Feast: 23 May 2019

Thursday, 23 May 2019

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster David Lidington addressed business leaders at the Cutlers' Feast in Sheffield....

Minister warns construction industry they must be ready for new rules on paying suppliers on time

Minister warns construction industry they must be ready for new rules on paying suppliers on time

Thursday, 23 May 2019

Leaders from the construction industry have been reminded that tough new rules on paying their suppliers on time are due to come into force in Septemb...

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Government introduces bill to tackle Palace of Westminster fire risk

Government introduces bill to tackle Palace of Westminster fire risk

Wednesday, 08 May 2019

The Restoration and Renewal of the Palace of Westminster reaches a major milestone with the Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill....

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Government safeguards UK elections

Government safeguards UK elections

Sunday, 05 May 2019

Government announces a range of new measures to crack down on intimidation, influence and disinformation, and safeguard UK elections....

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Government starts to accept Apple Pay and Google Pay for online services

Government starts to accept Apple Pay and Google Pay for online services

Saturday, 04 May 2019

Paying for government services online is to be made easier by allowing people to make payments through Apple Pay and Google Pay....

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Census (Return Particulars and Removal of Penalties) Bill

Census (Return Particulars and Removal of Penalties) Bill

Thursday, 02 May 2019

New legislation to ensure the 2021 Census may include voluntary questions on sexual orientation and gender identity....

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Geospatial Commission outlines its 2019 2020 priorities

Geospatial Commission outlines its 2019 2020 priorities

Tuesday, 30 April 2019

Geospatial Commission publishes Annual Plan to outline progress made in its first year and the direction for the year ahead....

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Map of underground pipes and cables designed to save lives and prevent major disruption

Map of underground pipes and cables designed to save lives and prevent major disruption

Thursday, 25 April 2019

A digital map of underground pipes and cables is to be created, to help save lives and reduce the disruption caused when they are struck by mistake....

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Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster speech to CYBERUK 2019 conference

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster speech to CYBERUK 2019 conference

Thursday, 25 April 2019

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, David Lidington, addressed attendees of the CYBERUK 2019 conference in Glasgow....

Government uses Alexa and Google Home to make services easier to access

Government uses Alexa and Google Home to make services easier to access

Saturday, 20 April 2019

Voice-activated smart speakers and virtual assistants can now be used to find out more than 12,000 pieces of information from the government....

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Geospatial Commission making geospatial data more accessible

Geospatial Commission making geospatial data more accessible

Thursday, 18 April 2019

New 'Data Exploration Licence' launched to harmonise and simplify access and use of geospatial data....

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Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster meets Speaker Pelosi

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster meets Speaker Pelosi

Tuesday, 16 April 2019

The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, David Lidington, met Speaker Pelosi of the House of Representatives....

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Chief Executive Officer for Government Property Agency appointed

Chief Executive Officer for Government Property Agency appointed

Friday, 12 April 2019

The Government Property Agency has appointed Steven Boyd, HMRC Estates Director, as its new Chief Executive Officer....

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Funding awarded to innovative data projects

Funding awarded to innovative data projects

Thursday, 11 April 2019

Projects to highlight the safest roads for cyclists to use, create a database of all the UK’s trees and launch an indoor mapping system backed by gove...

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Businesses urged to pay suppliers on time or risk losing out on government contracts

Businesses urged to pay suppliers on time or risk losing out on government contracts

Friday, 05 April 2019

Businesses have been warned by the government that they must pay their suppliers on time or face being prevented from winning further government contr...

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Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster speech to the BCC

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster speech to the BCC

Thursday, 28 March 2019

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, David Lidington, addressed business leaders at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Annual Conference 2019....

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster statement: 11 March 2019

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster statement: 11 March 2019

Monday, 11 March 2019

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, David Lidington, made a statement in the House of Commons. ...

Businesses urged to do more to help improve society

Businesses urged to do more to help improve society

Monday, 11 March 2019

Businesses who want to secure future government contracts urged to show they can also help improve society....

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Appointment of new Permanent Secretary at DCMS

Appointment of new Permanent Secretary at DCMS

Monday, 11 March 2019

Sarah Healey has been announced as the new Permanent Secretary for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport....

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Appointment of new Permanent Secretary at DExEU

Appointment of new Permanent Secretary at DExEU

Thursday, 07 March 2019

Philip Rycroft retiring as Permanent Secretary at DExEU to be succeeded by Clare Moriarty - currently the Permanent Secretary at DEFRA....

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Andrea Leadsom at the APPG on Women in Parliament

Andrea Leadsom at the APPG on Women in Parliament

Tuesday, 05 March 2019

Leader of the House of Commons, Andrea Leadsom, spoke to the APPG on Women in Parliament, about progress to end bullying and harassment in Parliament....

Minister for Implementation's speech at the CBI: 20 February 2019

Minister for Implementation's speech at the CBI: 20 February 2019

Wednesday, 20 February 2019

Speech given by the Minister for Implementation, Oliver Dowden, on government outsourcing at the CBI....

'Outsourcing Playbook' published

'Outsourcing Playbook' published

Wednesday, 20 February 2019

'Outsourcing Playbook' published to improve government procurement and deliver better public services....

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Whitehall loses one of its best and brightest   Charles Farr

Whitehall loses one of its best and brightest Charles Farr

Monday, 18 February 2019

Charles Farr, one of Whitehall’s most influential figures in UK national security, has died following a period of illness....

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