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Scotland, the UK, and a world class digital strategy

Scotland, the UK, and a world class digital strategy

Friday, 06 June 2014

Celebrating the success of the UK Government Digital Strategy and the strength of Scotland’s involvement in its delivery. ...

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Queen’s Speech 2014

Queen’s Speech 2014

Wednesday, 04 June 2014

Her Majesty’s most gracious speech to both Houses of Parliament at the State Opening of Parliament 2014. ...

Pilot of National Citizen Service to run in Wales in autumn 2014

Pilot of National Citizen Service to run in Wales in autumn 2014

Tuesday, 03 June 2014

Nick Hurd MP, Minister for the Civil Society confirmed that there will be a pilot of National Citizen Service (NCS) in Wales during 2014....

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Permanent Secretary for Northern Ireland Office: Jonathan Stephens

Permanent Secretary for Northern Ireland Office: Jonathan Stephens

Monday, 02 June 2014

Sir Jonathan Stephens has been appointed as the new Permanent Secretary for the Northern Ireland Office (NIO)....

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Queen's Award for Voluntary Service 2014 recipients announced

Queen's Award for Voluntary Service 2014 recipients announced

Sunday, 01 June 2014

The prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service 2014 honours 111 outstanding UK volunteering groups....

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Three Big Lottery Fund board members appointed

Three Big Lottery Fund board members appointed

Wednesday, 28 May 2014

Perdita Fraser, Elizabeth Passey and David Isaac will join the board of the Big Lottery Fund....

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Social impact bonds help young people in East London

Social impact bonds help young people in East London

Friday, 23 May 2014

Read how social impact bonds have helped young people in East London....

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Major Projects Authority report shows improved project management

Major Projects Authority report shows improved project management

Friday, 23 May 2014

The second Major Projects Authority annual report shows how the government’s most significant projects have performed in 2013 to 2014....

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Letter of Intent signed with Israel on joint cyber research funding

Letter of Intent signed with Israel on joint cyber research funding

Friday, 16 May 2014

The UK government has signed a Letter of Intent with the Israeli government about joint funding for cyber research....

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Francis Maude speech at the Public Sector Show 2014

Francis Maude speech at the Public Sector Show 2014

Wednesday, 14 May 2014

Francis Maude discussed reforming public services and helping small businesses with government procurement....

Government Communications Plan sets 3 clear priorities

Government Communications Plan sets 3 clear priorities

Tuesday, 13 May 2014

The 2014 to 2015 Communications Plan shows how government will provide a more unified communications profession and better value for money....

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Francis Maude at an Open Government Partnership meeting in Dublin

Francis Maude at an Open Government Partnership meeting in Dublin

Monday, 12 May 2014

Francis Maude discussed public service reform, transparency and a recent flood hack at an Open Government Partnership (OGP) meeting in Dublin. ...

Council asset programme opens to new applicants

Council asset programme opens to new applicants

Wednesday, 07 May 2014

Local authorities can apply for a programme to help save money and create new homes and jobs through better use of their assets....

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Government and CBI meet with industry to discuss improvements in contracting for public services

Government and CBI meet with industry to discuss improvements in contracting for public services

Friday, 02 May 2014

A roundtable discussion, co-chaired by Francis Maude and CBI Director John Cridland, discussed the government’s commercial reforms....

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New fund to help vulnerable young people

New fund to help vulnerable young people

Thursday, 01 May 2014

Minister for Civil Society Nick Hurd has announced more than £2.5 million funding to change the lives of vulnerable young people. ...

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Energy for growth: long term energy deal project announced

Energy for growth: long term energy deal project announced

Friday, 25 April 2014

The government has announced the second Energy for Growth project that will save money and support UK economic growth. ...

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Francis Maude welcomes France to the Open Government Partnership

Francis Maude welcomes France to the Open Government Partnership

Thursday, 24 April 2014

Francis Maude spoke on transparency, open data and open government at a conference in Paris....

New £2m fund to help older people stay healthy next winter

New £2m fund to help older people stay healthy next winter

Wednesday, 23 April 2014

The new funding will help community and volunteer-led projects provide extra support to older people next winter....

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Digital Inclusion Strategy: helping everyone to get online

Digital Inclusion Strategy: helping everyone to get online

Sunday, 13 April 2014

We have launched a strategy and a Digital Inclusion Charter to help more people get online....

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Seeking 10 young social entrepreneurs in London

Seeking 10 young social entrepreneurs in London

Friday, 11 April 2014

The Frontline London campaign is looking to back 10 young Londoners who wish to become social entrepreneurs....

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Government review into the law governing industrial disputes

Government review into the law governing industrial disputes

Friday, 04 April 2014

An independent review will make recommendations to ensure effective workforce relationships....

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Whitehall starts using simpler security classifications

Whitehall starts using simpler security classifications

Wednesday, 02 April 2014

The government will start using new and simpler security classifications from 2 April 2014 to speed up work and save the taxpayer money. ...

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New round of government funding to unlock public data

New round of government funding to unlock public data

Tuesday, 01 April 2014

The government has launched new funding initiatives to unlock more of the data held by public bodies. ...

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New learning opportunities for operational delivery professionals

New learning opportunities for operational delivery professionals

Tuesday, 01 April 2014

The government has launched new professional qualifications for operational delivery staff to help ensure high quality public services. ...

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Ministerial pensions: further increase in contributions

Ministerial pensions: further increase in contributions

Tuesday, 01 April 2014

From today, 1 April 2014, ministers and whips will have to make a greater contribution to their pensions....

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Cyber security: City Week 2014

Cyber security: City Week 2014

Monday, 31 March 2014

Francis Maude, Minister for the Cabinet Office, spoke at City Week 2014 about the importance of cyber security....

Chris Gibson speech at launch of CERT UK

Chris Gibson speech at launch of CERT UK

Monday, 31 March 2014

Director Chris Gibson spoke about the launch of CERT-UK, the UK's first Computer Emergency Response Team....

UK launches first national CERT

UK launches first national CERT

Monday, 31 March 2014

CERT-UK, the UK's national Computer Emergency Response Team, will manage and prepare for national cyber security incidents....

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£1.5 million funding to open up public data

£1.5 million funding to open up public data

Monday, 31 March 2014

The government is helping to unlock data from public bodies by awarding £1.5 million to projects as part of the Release of Data fund....

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Francis Maude on the launch of CERT UK

Francis Maude on the launch of CERT UK

Monday, 31 March 2014

Francis Maude discussed the launch of the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-UK) and how it will help combat cyber crime....

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