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  • Mike Bracken set to move on from GDS

    Mike Bracken, Executive Director and Chief Data Officer of the Government Digital Service, is set to move on after 4 and a half years.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • National Digital Conference 2015: keynote speech

    Matthew Hancock spoke about simplicity, iteration and transformation in government services at the National Digital Conference 2015.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Future of public services reform: Matthew Hancock speech

    Minister for the Cabinet Office Matthew Hancock spoke about reforming public services.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Open Data Champions event: Francis Maude speech

    Minister for the Cabinet Office Francis Maude speech at the Open Data Champions roundtable event held on 24 March 2015

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Further progress made on open standards

    A number of departments are now starting to publish in open formats and major software providers are improving their support.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Civil service 'Digital Friends' to help get the UK online

    The Digital Friends initiative will recruit civil servants to share skills with friends, family and neighbours and help them get online.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Five new providers join flagship identity verification service

    The public will get more choice when verifying their identities online using the GOV.UK Verify service.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Local authorities setting standards as Open Data Champions

    Local and regional councils have been recognised by Cabinet Office as leading the way in open data and transparency.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Israeli and UK academics to combat global cyber security threats

    Francis Maude has announced joint working between Israeli and UK academics to combat global cyber security threats.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Cabinet Office unveils technology transformation

    Government unveiled the next wave of digital transformation at the Sprint 15 conference in London.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Sprint 15: Francis Maude speech

    The Minister for the Cabinet Office Francis Maude discussed the progress made in reforming and improving digital government.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Francis Maude on GOV.UK Verify

    Francis Maude spoke on the economics of identity and the role of GOV.UK Verify at the EntrepreneurCountry Global Forum.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Celebrities back Christmas campaign for more organ donors

    A new campaign to raise awareness of organ donation and boost the numbers of registered organ donors launches with support from celebrities.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK hosts D5, the first digital leaders summit

    The first D5 summit brings together advanced digital governments and reinforces the UK’s position as a digital world leader.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • D5 London opening speech by Francis Maude

    Opening speech by Francis Maude, at the inaugural D5 summit hosted by the UK. D5 is a new global network for leading digital governments.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • D5 London: about D5 member countries

    The D5 London summit brings together some of the most digitally advanced governments in the world. Read about their digital achievements.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • D5 London: Doctor Who helps teach children coding

    The BBC will use the computer game 'The Doctor and the Dalek' to teach children coding at D5 London 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • D5 London 2014 summit programme

    Five leading digital governments will discuss a range of issues at the first D5 summit in London on 9 and 10 December 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 7 reasons why the UK is a D5 world leader in digital public services

    The UK, as host of D5 London, is a world leader in digital public services, making things simpler, clearer and faster for our citizens.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Making it easier for carers to get government help

    A new digital application system means that carers can now apply for their allowance at a time that suits them.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government