Government research warns that almost half of all businesses lack basic cyber security skills
A new report created for DCMS highlights a shocking lack of capability across the private sector, as it relates to cyber security skills.
Digital skills and training
DWP on the hunt for a fraud chief and leading data scientists
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is hiring for a number of roles that will help lead its large scale digital products.
London Mayor Khan talks political and business trust crisis as Salesforce opens its doors to not-for-profits
Salesforce is opening up its Ohana Floor to not-for-profit organisations, a move that maps onto London Mayor Sadiq Khan's vision for business and society.
Recently created Government Property Agency seeks new Chief Digital and Technology Officer
The successful candidate will be responsible for ‘automating processes’ and delivering a ‘business driven strategy’ across the Government Property Agency.
Political parties make their pitch to business - skills, climate crisis and Brexit at the fore
The Conservatives, Labour and the Liberal Democrats are set to address address the Confederation of British Industry conference today in London.
Welsh government to appoint Chief Digital Officer for Local Government
The Minister for Housing and Local Government announced that the CDO for Local Government will also lead a delivery unit and get £500,000 annual funding.
First wave of Turing AI Fellows announced to “keep UK at forefront of AI revolution”
The Turing AI Fellowships form part of the investment put forward by the government’s £1bn AI sector deal.
The importance of diversity in tackling the UK’s cyber-security skills crisis
Chris Middleton explores how the cyber-security sector should be looking to underrepresented groups to help bridge the UK’s cyber security skills gap.
Government extends digital retraining scheme to help people losing jobs to automation
The Get Help to Retrain service forms part of the National Retraining Scheme, which is being developed to support adults losing jobs to new technologies.
No coherence to Civil Service Academy ‘system’ - more needs to be done to foster learning and development
MPs on the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee have also criticised the lack of insight into how money is spent on Civil Service learning and development.
Jeremy Wright - ‘Tech sector must help government design new immigration system’
Immigration and skills are huge concerns for business, says Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
UK’s Tech Nation Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa sees 45% rise in applications
Demand for the Tech Nation Visa has risen for the sixth year running, with most applicants coming from the USA and India.
IFS - Local government will need to accept reduced service provision unless more funding found
The Institute for Fiscal Studies paints a dire picture of local government funding, particularly in more deprived areas. This context is important for digital government teams.