Data

UK government use of data analytics to tackle fraud ‘underdeveloped’, say MPs

The use of data analytics to tackle fraud and error is “underdeveloped” across the UK public sector, a House of Commons committee has said in a report that makes six […]

The harms of not using data in health: Five minutes with Rory Collins, chief executive, UK Biobank

In this series of ‘Five minutes with’ interviews, we share insights from the civil service and public sector leaders who will speak at our Innovation 2026 conference. Taking place in London […]

Semi-finalists named in Civil Service AI & Data Challenge

Eight civil servants who put forward ideas for how government could make better use of AI and data technologies have been invited to take those ideas forwards in dedicated project […]
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New guidelines aim to make UK government datasets AI-ready

The UK Government Digital Service (GDS) has published new guidelines to help public sector organisations prepare their datasets for use with artificial intelligence. Alongside a four-pillar framework, the guidance includes […]

UK government and Information Commissioner’s Office sign agreement to firm-up data protection

The UK government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), setting standards and expectations for the protection of citizen data. The ICO is the […]

UK civil servants submit record number of ideas for AI & Data Challenge

Applications to the Civil Service AI & Data Challenge have surged by 160% in a year, demonstrating civil servants’ growing enthusiasm for harnessing digital and AI technologies. The challenge is […]

South Africa pilots government data exchange to improve policymaking and service delivery

The government of South Africa has launched a data exchange pilot to enable data sharing for more evidence-based policymaking and integrated services. The MzansiXchange initiative is led by South Africa’s […]
Thomas Green, managing consultant, Mastercard Data & Services speaking at Public Service Data..AI

UK public servants invited to submit ideas to drive better policy through local spending data

A competition that will allow anyone working in UK public services to access local spending data to inform policy development has launched this week by Global Government Forum and Mastercard. […]

Unlocking data and AI for the public good tops agenda at GGF event in London

Delegates will come together in London today to share insights on how the public sector can capitalise on the full potential of data and AI to improve public services. Public […]

GGF report highlights untapped potential of data and AI in government decision-making  

New research from Global Government Forum has revealed that while eight in 10 civil servants agree that better use of data would help to achieve a range of outcomes in their organisations, there […]