Bus Open Data Service goes live - operators will legally have to publish data
The government hopes that by making the data available, passengers will benefit from better services and increase transparency around pricing.
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Government announces “unlimited” visa for world’s top scientists - also takes aim at “research bureaucracy”
Prime Minister Boris Johnson appears to be enacting the plans of his adviser Dominic Cummings, who wants to turn the UK into a global science and research hub.
Sir John Manzoni prepares to step down as civil service chief - how did he fare on digital reforms?
John Manzoni has headed up the civil service since October 2014. His departure comes ahead of likely widespread Whitehall reforms.
Whitehall Monitor 2020 - Government becoming ‘less open’
The annual Institute for Government report also notes that if the high turnover of civil servants is to be countered, pay and promotion needs to be reformed.
Post-Brexit Britain eyes digital trade and investment opportunities in Africa
The UK-Africa Investment Summit is being held in London today, with deals worth billions of pounds expected to be made during the day.
Government should force social media companies to hand over data for research
A new report released by the Royal College of Psychiatrists also argues that a government tax on social media companies needs to go further.
Secretary of State for Digital outlines government’s five principles to make ‘tech work for every citizen’
Baroness Morgan delivers a speech this week that argues for pro-innovation regulation, whilst ensuring benefits are reaped widely and fairly.
Institute for Government - Brexit will not be ‘done’ in 2020, time for implementation needed
A new report by think tank Institute for Government states that the hard work really begins after 31st January 2020.
Government needs to put science and engineering at “forefront of thinking”
A new report from the Government Office for Science and HM Treasury also notes that if benefits are going to be gained, then a big cultural shift is needed.
Government launches tech competition aimed at improving the future of the UK’s railways
The competition - being run by Innovate UK - will make £9.4 million funding available and focus on challenges such as environmental sustainability and customer experience.
Prime Minister orders review of ‘Whitehall waste’ ahead of March Budget
Boris Johnson and Chancellor Sajid Javid told Ministers in a Cabinet meeting to root out any waste not aligned and to focus on government priorities.
NHS Digital outlines changes to NHSmail - expects 40,000 hours a year to be saved
NHS Digital is looking to reduce the burden placed on back offices across the NHS, including behavioural and transactional analysis.
NHSX CEO says ‘we’re listening’ - £40m announced to reduce login times across NHS
The NHS ‘logins project’ will require IT system suppliers standardise logins and also for local and national systems to be integrated.