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International Women's Day: Matt Hancock speech

International Women's Day: Matt Hancock speech

Tuesday, 08 March 2016

Minister for the Cabinet Office, Matt Hancock, gave a speech on increasing opportunities for women and ending single-sex shortlists....

Government digital board leads the way with a 50/50 gender split

Government digital board leads the way with a 50/50 gender split

Tuesday, 08 March 2016

The government’s new digital advisory group includes some of the biggest female names in technology....

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Scottish Apprenticeship Week: join the Civil Service

Scottish Apprenticeship Week: join the Civil Service

Friday, 04 March 2016

During Scottish Apprenticeship Week, we're encouraging school leavers in Scotland to apply for the Civil Service Apprenticeship programme....

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Expanding the Cyber First programme: speech by Matt Hancock

Expanding the Cyber First programme: speech by Matt Hancock

Thursday, 03 March 2016

The Minister for Cabinet Office Matt Hancock spoke on cyber security and expanding the Cyber First programme at the Institute of Directors....

The growth of social investment in the UK: Rob Wilson speech

The growth of social investment in the UK: Rob Wilson speech

Wednesday, 02 March 2016

The Minister for Civil Society, Rob Wilson MP, delivered a speech on the government's support for social investment....

Launch of new data sharing consultation

Launch of new data sharing consultation

Monday, 29 February 2016

The government has launched a consultation into the sharing and use of data in public sector organisations. ...

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Digital technology in Wales: Matt Hancock speech

Digital technology in Wales: Matt Hancock speech

Thursday, 25 February 2016

The Minister for Cabinet Office spoke at the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on open data, digital technology and innovation in Wales....

Minister announces new digital technology partnership in Wales

Minister announces new digital technology partnership in Wales

Thursday, 25 February 2016

Matt Hancock announced a tech partnership between the Office for National Statistics and Alacrity for the next generation of digital talent....

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New Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer appointed to lead HM Revenue & Customs

New Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer appointed to lead HM Revenue & Customs

Wednesday, 24 February 2016

Edward Troup will become Executive Chair and Jon Thompson will become Chief Executive at HM Revenue & Customs....

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New single departmental plans set out how government will deliver its priorities by 2020

New single departmental plans set out how government will deliver its priorities by 2020

Friday, 19 February 2016

Each central government department has published their plan for how they will deliver the government’s priorities and manifesto commitments....

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Putting a stop to public procurement boycotts

Putting a stop to public procurement boycotts

Wednesday, 17 February 2016

The government has published new guidance that aims to stop inappropriate procurement boycotts by public authorities....

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Government's role in supporting the cyber security sector: Matt Hancock speech

Government's role in supporting the cyber security sector: Matt Hancock speech

Tuesday, 16 February 2016

The Minister for the Cabinet Office spoke at the start of a trade mission to Israel on UK government support for the cyber security sector....

Digital heavyweights to advise government

Digital heavyweights to advise government

Thursday, 11 February 2016

Government announces a new advisory board to shape government digital services. ...

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Prince’s Trust celebrates 40th anniversary

Prince’s Trust celebrates 40th anniversary

Tuesday, 09 February 2016

Minister for the Cabinet Office, Matt Hancock, joined MPs and ambassadors of the Prince's Trust to celebrate the charity's 40th anniversary. ...

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Minister thanks York’s community organisations for help during floods

Minister thanks York’s community organisations for help during floods

Monday, 08 February 2016

Rob Wilson visited York to meet and thank volunteers and charities who are helping to rebuild the community after the Christmas floods....

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Government announces new clause to be inserted into grant agreements

Government announces new clause to be inserted into grant agreements

Saturday, 06 February 2016

Organisations receiving government grants will be banned from using these taxpayer funds to lobby government and Parliament....

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Nominations open for Social Investment Awards

Nominations open for Social Investment Awards

Thursday, 04 February 2016

The Social Investment Awards, supported by NatWest, celebrate the businesses and people who are helping to solve problems in society. ...

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Government Property 2016: Matt Hancock speech

Government Property 2016: Matt Hancock speech

Wednesday, 03 February 2016

The Minister for the Cabinet Office spoke at the conference on how government is improving the way it manages its property and buildings....

Government pledges to cut its offices by 75% by 2023

Government pledges to cut its offices by 75% by 2023

Wednesday, 03 February 2016

The new target comes as the government reveals that it has already reduced its estate by the equivalent of 336 football pitches since 2010....

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Addressing inequality in the public sector and beyond: Matt Hancock speech

Addressing inequality in the public sector and beyond: Matt Hancock speech

Tuesday, 02 February 2016

The Minister for the Cabinet Office, Matt Hancock, spoke about inequality in the public sector and how to make the sector more diverse....

Plan to end inequality in the public sector

Plan to end inequality in the public sector

Tuesday, 02 February 2016

Matt Hancock, Minister for the Cabinet Office, publishes a new inequality index and rolls out name-blind recruitment across the public sector....

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Pioneering LinkedIn project to change the face of recruitment in Manchester

Pioneering LinkedIn project to change the face of recruitment in Manchester

Friday, 29 January 2016

The Minister for the Cabinet Office, Matt Hancock, saw first hand how a new scheme will change recruitment across the Northern Powerhouse....

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Shortlists for Social Value Awards announced

Shortlists for Social Value Awards announced

Monday, 25 January 2016

The Cabinet Office has shortlisted 15 organisations and individuals for the UK’s first Social Value Awards that are sponsored by KPMG....

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Croydon is the next stop for start ups

Croydon is the next stop for start ups

Thursday, 21 January 2016

Minister for the Cabinet Office Matt Hancock backed the Silicon Valley of South London during a visit to Croydon Tech City....

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New Smart Working Code of Practice announced

New Smart Working Code of Practice announced

Thursday, 21 January 2016

BSI, the business standards company, working with the Cabinet Office, has today announced a new code of practice on Smart Working....

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Big Lottery Fund chairs reappointed: Wales and Scotland committees

Big Lottery Fund chairs reappointed: Wales and Scotland committees

Wednesday, 13 January 2016

Matt Hancock announced the reappointment of Sir Adrian Webb and Maureen McGinn as Chairs of Wales and Scotland’s Big Lottery Fund committees....

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Six Local Authorities receive funding for youth services

Six Local Authorities receive funding for youth services

Tuesday, 12 January 2016

Through round 2 of the Delivering Differently for Young People programme, 6 local authorities will receive funding for their youth services....

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New Year's Honours 2016

New Year's Honours 2016

Wednesday, 30 December 2015

The New Year Honours lists 2016, published today, recognise the achievements of a wide range of extraordinary people across the UK....

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Have a GOV.UK Christmas

Have a GOV.UK Christmas

Wednesday, 23 December 2015

Government information and services are available online throughout the festive period....

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Dormant assets worth up to £1 billion set to revolutionise charity funding

Dormant assets worth up to £1 billion set to revolutionise charity funding

Saturday, 19 December 2015

The new Dormant Assets Commission aims to unlock dormant assets to help fund good causes....

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