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Consultation launched into distribution of Big Lottery Fund

Consultation launched into distribution of Big Lottery Fund

Friday, 20 May 2016

The government has launched a consultation welcoming views into how National Lottery money is distributed across England and the UK. ...

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Data Science Ethical Framework launch: Matt Hancock speech

Data Science Ethical Framework launch: Matt Hancock speech

Thursday, 19 May 2016

The Minister for the Cabinet Office launched the new Data Science Ethical Framework and spoke about how technology will create new opportunities....

Queen's Speech 2016

Queen's Speech 2016

Wednesday, 18 May 2016

Her Majesty’s most gracious speech to both Houses of Parliament at the State Opening of Parliament 2016....

Government contracts to be open to public for the first time

Government contracts to be open to public for the first time

Thursday, 12 May 2016

For the first time ever, public contracts will be visible from start to finish under new rules announced at London’s Anti-Corruption Summit....

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Tackling Corruption Together Conference: Matt Hancock speech

Tackling Corruption Together Conference: Matt Hancock speech

Wednesday, 11 May 2016

The Minister for the Cabinet Office called for the international community to come together to bring an end to the cancer of corruption....

Mission led business review: call for evidence opens and expert panel members named

Mission led business review: call for evidence opens and expert panel members named

Tuesday, 10 May 2016

Cabinet Office is calling for evidence on how to support mission-led businesses over the next decade....

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Social Investment Awards celebrate another successful year

Social Investment Awards celebrate another successful year

Wednesday, 04 May 2016

The Social Investment Awards reward people and organisations that have contributed to growing the UK social investment market....

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Matt Hancock pledges greater transparency and effective open data

Matt Hancock pledges greater transparency and effective open data

Wednesday, 04 May 2016

Matt Hancock highlights the importance of promoting transparency and fighting corruption across the world, during a visit to South Africa. ...

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Going Global conference 2016: Matt Hancock speech

Going Global conference 2016: Matt Hancock speech

Tuesday, 03 May 2016

Matt Hancock spoke about the UK's response to the growing global demand for higher education and about working together for open government....

Government explores blockchain technology to improve public services

Government explores blockchain technology to improve public services

Thursday, 28 April 2016

The government has outlined ways the state could use blockchain technology to track payments and provide public services....

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Minister hails next generation address system to support open data economy

Minister hails next generation address system to support open data economy

Thursday, 28 April 2016

The Minister for the Cabinet Office hails the next generation address system as a key part of the government’s open data agenda....

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Open data: Matt Hancock speech at GeoPlace conference 2016

Open data: Matt Hancock speech at GeoPlace conference 2016

Thursday, 28 April 2016

The Minister for Cabinet Office spoke about the importance of high quality address data for transparency and the UK digital economy....

Digital Marketplace: Transforming how businesses sell services to government

Digital Marketplace: Transforming how businesses sell services to government

Wednesday, 27 April 2016

A new framework will enable more than 1,200 small and medium-sized enterprises to provide digital services to government...

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Update on a new clause to be inserted into grant agreements

Update on a new clause to be inserted into grant agreements

Wednesday, 27 April 2016

Government to continue considering the comments of all interested parties ahead of the introduction into grant agreements of the clause....

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Digital transformation in government and blockchain technology

Digital transformation in government and blockchain technology

Tuesday, 26 April 2016

Minister for Cabinet Office Matt Hancock gave a speech on the potential of blockchain technology to transform the way government works....

Social Investment Awards: shortlist announced

Social Investment Awards: shortlist announced

Monday, 25 April 2016

Fifteen social enterprises and investors have been shortlisted for the Social Investment Awards, hosted by the Cabinet Office and NatWest....

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Commissioner for Public Appointments appointed: Peter Riddell

Commissioner for Public Appointments appointed: Peter Riddell

Wednesday, 20 April 2016

Peter Riddell has been appointed Commissioner for Public Appointments....

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Fundraising Week 2016: Keynote Speech

Fundraising Week 2016: Keynote Speech

Tuesday, 19 April 2016

Minister for Civil Society, Rob Wilson, spoke at the launch of Fundraising Week on the government's support for charity fundraising and reform....

Buy Social Corporate Challenge: Connecting business with social enterprise

Buy Social Corporate Challenge: Connecting business with social enterprise

Tuesday, 19 April 2016

Minister for Civil Society, Rob Wilson, spoke at the launch of the Buy Social Corporate Challenge at 11 Downing Street....

UK government appoints first National Technology Adviser

UK government appoints first National Technology Adviser

Monday, 18 April 2016

Government announces Liam Maxwell as the first National Technology Adviser....

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Peter Riddell recommended for key appointments role

Peter Riddell recommended for key appointments role

Thursday, 14 April 2016

Matt Hancock has announced Peter Riddell as the government’s preferred candidate for Commissioner for Public Appointments....

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Peter Riddell to be appointed Commissioner for Public Appointments

Peter Riddell to be appointed Commissioner for Public Appointments

Thursday, 14 April 2016

Matt Hancock has recommended to the Privy Council Peter Riddell's appointment as the Commissioner for Public Appointments....

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Cabinet Office Commissioning Academy relaunched by social enterprise

Cabinet Office Commissioning Academy relaunched by social enterprise

Thursday, 14 April 2016

The Public Service Transformation Academy will run the Commissioning Academy, a development programme for senior public sector leaders....

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Government responds to public desire for EU facts

Government responds to public desire for EU facts

Wednesday, 06 April 2016

A leaflet will be sent to every household across the UK to help the public make an informed decision in the upcoming EU referendum....

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Building flood resilience: minister visits innovative projects in Sheffield

Building flood resilience: minister visits innovative projects in Sheffield

Tuesday, 05 April 2016

Oliver Letwin visits flood defence projects in Sheffield that use cutting edge technology to reduce the impact of flooding....

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New public sector boost for UK steel

New public sector boost for UK steel

Saturday, 02 April 2016

Plans announced for British steel companies to compete on level playing field for public sector contracts. ...

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Improving social mobility in the UK Civil Service and beyond

Improving social mobility in the UK Civil Service and beyond

Thursday, 24 March 2016

Minister for Cabinet Office, Matt Hancock, spoke about opening up access to public service and enabling everyone to reach their potential....

New measures announced to improve social mobility in the workplace

New measures announced to improve social mobility in the workplace

Thursday, 24 March 2016

Major employers will work with the government to create new national common measures to help boost social mobility in workplaces in the UK....

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New partnership with Oxford University to revolutionise delivery of public services

New partnership with Oxford University to revolutionise delivery of public services

Wednesday, 23 March 2016

Cabinet Office will work with the University of Oxford to create a new centre for excellence called the Government Outcomes Lab. ...

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New review launches to unlock potential of mission led businesses

New review launches to unlock potential of mission led businesses

Wednesday, 23 March 2016

Minister for Civil Society has launched a review to increase the economic and social impact of mission-led businesses in the UK economy....

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