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Big data in government: the challenges and opportunities

Big data in government: the challenges and opportunities

Tuesday, 21 February 2017

Chief Executive of the Civil Service John Manzoni spoke about how the government is using big data and open data to improve public service delivery....

Second high level UK China security dialogue: February 2017

Second high level UK China security dialogue: February 2017

Friday, 17 February 2017

The National Security Adviser and Secretary-General Wang agreed various measures to strengthen UK-China security co-operation....

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Government at your service: Ben Gummer speech

Government at your service: Ben Gummer speech

Friday, 10 February 2017

Minister for the Cabinet Office spoke at the Reform Annual Conference on how the government is working to be more responsive and accountable to the pu...

The future of public service: Government Transformation Strategy launched

The future of public service: Government Transformation Strategy launched

Thursday, 09 February 2017

Minister for the Cabinet Office Ben Gummer launched the government transformation strategy to improve online public services. ...

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Skidmore: an effective democracy that works for everyone

Skidmore: an effective democracy that works for everyone

Tuesday, 07 February 2017

The Minister for the Constitution gave a speech on electoral registration, overseas electors, voter inclusion and measures to prevent electoral fraud....

A Clear and Secure Democracy: Chris Skidmore speech

A Clear and Secure Democracy: Chris Skidmore speech

Friday, 03 February 2017

Chris Skidmore gave a speech on how fair and inclusive elections in this country rely on people trusting them and participating in them....

Chris Skidmore meets with students to encourage democratic participation in the West Midlands

Chris Skidmore meets with students to encourage democratic participation in the West Midlands

Friday, 03 February 2017

Minister for the Constitution Chris Skidmore talked about ways to increase voter registration in the run-up to the mayoral elections....

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Government announces efficiency savings for 2015/16

Government announces efficiency savings for 2015/16

Friday, 03 February 2017

Government delivers £1.2 billion of operational savings and £2.1 billion of benefits from fraud measures, property asset sales and new commercial mode...

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Government Property Conference 2017: Chris Skidmore speech

Government Property Conference 2017: Chris Skidmore speech

Thursday, 02 February 2017

Chris Skidmore opened the Government Property Conference to launch the latest State of the Estate report....

Government property reductions deliver billions to public purse

Government property reductions deliver billions to public purse

Thursday, 02 February 2017

The government has reduced its estate by over 300,000 square metres delivering savings of £176 million in the last financial year....

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One Public Estate expands to help councils deliver 44,000 jobs and 25,000 homes

One Public Estate expands to help councils deliver 44,000 jobs and 25,000 homes

Friday, 27 January 2017

The One Public Estate programme expands to help almost three quarters of councils to deliver 44,000 jobs and 25,000 homes....

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Minister encourages students to make their voices heard in upcoming Mayoral elections

Minister encourages students to make their voices heard in upcoming Mayoral elections

Thursday, 26 January 2017

Chris Skidmore continues his 'Every Voice Matters' tour today to better understand how to tackle barriers to voter registration in the UK....

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Government departments celebrate being at the forefront of smart working revolution

Government departments celebrate being at the forefront of smart working revolution

Wednesday, 25 January 2017

The winners of the third annual The Way We Work Awards (TW3) showcase the best examples of the Civil Service making government work better. ...

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UK Statistics Authority chair appointment

UK Statistics Authority chair appointment

Friday, 20 January 2017

Sir David Norgrove has been confirmed as the government’s preferred candidate for Chair of the UK Statistics Authority....

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Strengthening our democracy: Annual Elections Conference keynote speech

Strengthening our democracy: Annual Elections Conference keynote speech

Thursday, 19 January 2017

Chris Skidmore set out his vision for a democracy that works for everyone at the Annual Elections Conference of the Society of Local Authority Chief E...

New Year's Honours 2017

New Year's Honours 2017

Friday, 30 December 2016

The New Year Honours lists 2017 recognise the achievements of a wide range of extraordinary people across the UK....

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Sir Eric Pickles publishes report into tackling electoral fraud

Sir Eric Pickles publishes report into tackling electoral fraud

Tuesday, 27 December 2016

This independent report makes recommendations about how the government can prevent electoral fraud in the UK....

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Eliminating electoral fraud in polling stations

Eliminating electoral fraud in polling stations

Tuesday, 27 December 2016

The government will trial ID in polling stations to stop electoral fraud, with voters being asked for identification before they can vote....

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Sunningdale sale: former national school of government sold for development

Sunningdale sale: former national school of government sold for development

Wednesday, 21 December 2016

The Cabinet Office has sold 70-acre Sunningdale Park in Berkshire to Berkeley Homes and Audley Retirement....

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Prime Minister’s Anti Corruption Champion visits Open Government Summit

Prime Minister’s Anti Corruption Champion visits Open Government Summit

Wednesday, 07 December 2016

The Prime Minister’s Anti-Corruption Champion, Sir Eric Pickles, will discuss the importance of transparency in exposing corruption, tackling white co...

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East London office hub announced as part of plans for a more modern Civil Service

East London office hub announced as part of plans for a more modern Civil Service

Tuesday, 06 December 2016

The government is set to move around 5,700 full time civil and public servants from offices in Whitehall to East London....

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Draft Public Service Ombudsman Bill laid in Parliament

Draft Public Service Ombudsman Bill laid in Parliament

Monday, 05 December 2016

A new complaints body will provide the public with greater confidence that their voices have been heard....

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New standards announced for government grants

New standards announced for government grants

Friday, 02 December 2016

New standards published today by the Cabinet Office will ensure that grants will be effectively managed across government. ...

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How the University of Sheffield is getting more students to register to vote

How the University of Sheffield is getting more students to register to vote

Thursday, 01 December 2016

Today Chris Skidmore visited the University of Sheffield to see firsthand how an innovative project to encourage students to register to vote is havin...

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British Irish Council Summit: Focus on EU exit and 'Early Years' policy

British Irish Council Summit: Focus on EU exit and 'Early Years' policy

Friday, 25 November 2016

The British-Irish Council held its 28th summit in Cardiff today and focused on the UK's exit from the EU and the Council's Early Years policy....

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Great Debate Tour: Chris Skidmore speech

Great Debate Tour: Chris Skidmore speech

Thursday, 17 November 2016

Chris Skidmore spoke at the Great Debate Tour finale about how we're working to build a democracy that works for everyone....

Parliament Week 2016: Minister meets school children in Manchester

Parliament Week 2016: Minister meets school children in Manchester

Tuesday, 15 November 2016

Minister for the Constitution Chris Skidmore spoke to school children today in Manchester about the importance of politics and the democratic process....

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Building a digital democracy and putting citizens needs first

Building a digital democracy and putting citizens needs first

Friday, 11 November 2016

Chris Skidmore spoke to students in South Korea on how we're working to build a digital democracy that is fit for the 21st century....

Government Property Unit appointment: Ian Playford

Government Property Unit appointment: Ian Playford

Friday, 11 November 2016

Ian Playford has been appointed interim CEO of a new central body within the Government Property Unit....

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Transforming the Digital Marketplace: Chris Skidmore speech

Transforming the Digital Marketplace: Chris Skidmore speech

Thursday, 10 November 2016

Minister Chris Skidmore spoke at the D5 summit of leading digital governments about the UK government's progress in digital public services....

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