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Editor’s choice of ICT items of note:

From Data Features to Digital Products

Budget breakdown: energy support for digital infrastructure left out of week of announcements

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT announces partnership with Police Digital Service

ICO action secures increased cookie compliance, giving millions stronger control over their personal information online

Children’s online privacy in mobile games under spotlight

Demystifying the adoption of AI in police forces across England and Wales
 
The UK Digital Transformation Report: Public Sector Edtion

AI, Automation, and Digital Transformation in the Public Sector

Our latest research with over 200 senior IT decision makers across the UK’s local and central government reveals an enduring ‘digital deficit’ which is putting the £14bn efficiency drive at risk.

AI and automation are unlocking new possibilities for smarter, more efficient services. But despite the progress, there’s still a gap between digital transformation ambition and implementation. Key insights include:

  • More than half (56%) of public sector organisations are now leading government-wide digital transformation initiatives – a 51% leap from last year
  • From siloed teams and legacy systems, to ethical and security concerns around AI are seen as key barriers
  • Almost half (43%) haven’t trained employees on the new technologies and processes.

Access the full report
 
Editor’s choice of Health, Social Care & Homelessness related items of note:

Chief Medical Officer's Annual Report 2025 – Infections

A&Es under siege from hiccups and ingrowing toenails

NHS ready for double whammy of winter flu-demic and strikes

Seven digital platforms supporting at home cardiac rehab given conditional recommendations

New adviser to reform NHS response to violence vs women and girls

Almost every GP now offers online access for patients

Changes to NICE’s cost-effectiveness thresholds confirmed

MPs debate on funding for homelessness

‘Life-changing’ AI support helping stroke patients get a second chance

Trailblazing scheme to reconnect thousands with HIV treatment
 
Editor’s choice of Business / Commercial items of note:

Boost for businesses as new powers save contracts for local areas

Small businesses celebrated as PM brings high street to Downing Street for Christmas switch-on

Government boost for businesses to drive freight innovation

Places for London’s great estate gearing up for Small Business Saturday

Global Tech & Trade Policy Update

Gazans to receive shelter from thousands of UK-funded tents

Foreign Secretary pledges £10m to the Ukraine Humanitarian Fund

More homes and improved high streets for new mayoral areas through 30-year funding package
 
Editor’s choice of Policy & General items of note:

Joint statement: Employment Rights Amendment Welcomed

Over £16 billion of investment and thousands of jobs heading to Wales

De-escalation is needed to prevent Ethiopia and Eritrea from going to war

Aldi recalls Dairyfine Salted Caramel Filled Gonks because it may contain peanuts

Work Foundation - Government changes unfair dismissal policy to end Parliamentary log jam on Employment Rights Bill

Brighton class A drug supplier jailed after NCA arrest

RoSPA - Why the Autumn Budget needs a plan to tackle the UK’s accident epidemic

TUC responds to Government update on Employment Rights Bill
 
SME Supplier Locator update...

With the officially stated target and ongoing drive for SME’s to receive £1 of every £3 spent on government contracts, UK public sector spend with SME’s is continually on the increase.

Against this ambitious backdrop, the WiredGov Supplier Locator service has been developed specifically to embrace the SME Agenda and provide the ideal platform for SME’s to promote their services, solutions, accreditation and success stories directly to our ever increasing audience across all government and public sector verticals and Tier 1 suppliers.

Recent arrivals to the SME Supplier Locator service include:

Click here to find out more.

Pro-print UK
 
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