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digital

December 11, 2020

NAO report on digital services at the border

The Home Office lacked appropriate oversight, leadership and governance to ensure that progress was made and to manage the programme risks effectively, says the National Audit Office.
September 30, 2020

Universal Credit algorithm pushing people into poverty, says Human Rights Watch

A poorly designed algorithm is causing people to go hungry, fall into debt, and experience psychological distress, says Human Rights Watch.
April 10, 2020

Commons authorities agree plans for 'virtual Parliament’

The House of Commons authorities have agreed plans to move to a ‘virtual Parliament’ if necessary after the recess.
February 15, 2020

Universal Credit steamrolls vulnerable people into poverty, says Salvation Army

The Salvation Army says millions of people could be 'steamrolled' into poverty if they are transferred to Universal Credit.
February 8, 2020

Ruling by Dutch court 'stops government attempts to spy on the poor'

A Dutch court has ordered an immediate halt to a digital benefit fraud detection tool targeted at poor neighbourhoods in the Netherlands because it violated human rights norms.
October 18, 2019

World stumbling into a digital welfare dystopia, warns UN human rights expert

Digital welfare states risk becoming Trojan Horses for hostility towards social protection and regulation, said the UN Special Rapporteur Philip Alston.
October 13, 2019

Church of England to help boost digital connectivity in local communities

The Church of England plans to use its buildings and other property to improve broadband, mobile and WiFi connectivity for local communities.
May 26, 2019

GP at Hand evaluation backs BMA concerns

The BMA says there must be serious consideration over whether rapid expansion of this service within the NHS would create a two-tier health system.
May 9, 2019

Government's flagship digital identification system 'failing its users'

Members of the public using Verify have been hampered by a catalogue of problems, including difficulty signing up and accessing multiple government services.
February 19, 2019

Need for campaign rule overhaul 'bigger than Brexit', says ERS

The Electoral Reform Society has responded to the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport committee's inquiry on fake news and disinformation.