tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2026-05-14T22:30:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/millions-to-get-faster-easier-access-to-government-support-with-new-ai-tool 2026-05-14T22:30:00+01:00 Millions to get faster, easier access to government support with new AI tool °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï Chat is now available in the °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï app – a new AI tool that lets people ask questions in plain language and get clear, reliable answers instantly. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/minister-of-state-statement-to-the-house-of-commons-23-april-2026 2026-04-23T13:06:51+01:00 Minister of State statement to the House of Commons: 23 April 2026 Ian Murray's statement on the use of UK Biobank data. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/innovators-from-teesside-to-cornwall-backed-as-new-round-of-uk-regions-granted-up-to-20-million-to-grow-thriving-sectors 2026-04-02T09:00:06+01:00 Innovators from Teesside to Cornwall backed as new round of UK regions granted up to £20 million to grow thriving sectors Partnerships in regions across England and Wales backed to build on local innovation strengths and fast‑track ideas from prototype to market. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/temporary-closure-of-bona-vacantia-telephone-lines 2026-03-24T12:46:00+00:00 Temporary suspension of Enquiry lines The published switchboard number for Bona Vacantia will be temporarily closed from 12 pm on Wednesday 15th April 2026 for staff training. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/more-than-one-million-helped-get-connected-and-get-online-thanks-to-government-digital-inclusion-action-plan 2026-03-24T09:00:00+00:00 More than one million helped get connected and get online thanks to government digital inclusion action plan More than a million people including the elderly, unemployed, and people living in rural communities have benefited from the combined efforts of government, industry and charities to boost digital inclusion and help more peo… tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/manchester-digital-campus-confirmed 2026-03-19T10:30:03+00:00 Manchester Digital Campus confirmed Approval has been given for a cutting-edge Civil Service campus in Manchester to drive forward world-class digital capability and services for the public. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-breaks-down-barriers-to-help-more-women-and-girls-enter-the-tech-sector 2026-03-12T00:01:04+00:00 Government breaks down barriers to help more women and girls enter the tech sector Women at every stage of their careers are set to benefit from new government measures announced today, aimed at boosting female participation in tech. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-launches-consultation-on-making-public-services-quicker-easier-and-more-secure-to-access-with-digital-id 2026-03-10T13:17:12+00:00 Government launches consultation on making public services quicker, easier and more secure to access with digital ID The Government has launched a consultation asking the public to share their views on how digital ID is used to make public services quicker, easier and more secure to access. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/crackdown-on-public-sector-fraud-delivers-over-75-billion-of-savings-to-the-taxpayer 2026-02-27T09:26:10+00:00 Crackdown on public sector fraud delivers over £7.5 billion of savings to the taxpayer The taxpayer will benefit from £7.53 billion in savings due to a crackdown on public sector fraud in the past year alone, new statistics today confirm. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uks-video-on-demand-services-to-have-enhanced-ofcom-regulation 2026-02-24T10:43:40+00:00 UK’s video-on-demand services to have enhanced Ofcom regulation Media Act implementation will bring the UK’s largest video-on-demand services under regulation by Ofcom to better protect children and the most vulnerable tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/end-to-surprise-phone-and-broadband-bill-hikes-to-help-with-cost-of-living 2026-02-11T15:18:00+00:00 End to surprise phone and broadband bill hikes to help with cost of living Major telecoms providers sign new charter to end unexpected mid-contract price rises and make social tariffs easier to access, helping millions manage living costs. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/barnsley-becomes-uks-first-government-backed-tech-town 2026-02-03T00:01:00+00:00 Barnsley becomes UK’s first government-backed Tech Town Barnsley named UK’s first Tech Town – with local schools and college, businesses, NHS and more getting bespoke government support to unleash opportunities of AI. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-customer-services-to-be-modernised-with-help-of-industry-experts 2026-01-17T00:01:04+00:00 Government customer services to be modernised with help of industry experts The government is launching CustomerFirst, a new unit within the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, to modernise public services and improve the experience for millions of people who rely on them. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/faster-treatments-and-support-for-health-workers-as-ai-tackles-ae-bottlenecks 2025-12-28T22:30:00+00:00 Faster treatments and support for health workers as AI tackles A&E bottlenecks AI tool helping 50 NHS organisations predict A&E demand this winter, speeding up patient care as government delivers on building an NHS fit for the future. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/thousands-to-get-free-digital-training-so-everyone-has-the-chance-to-shop-around-for-cheaper-deals-online 2025-12-10T08:53:02+00:00 Thousands to get free digital training so everyone has the chance to shop around for cheaper deals online Free support to get people online is rolling out in communities in every region of the country. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/people-across-uk-to-benefit-from-easier-access-to-local-services-as-councils-get-digital-boost 2025-11-22T00:00:00+00:00 People across UK to benefit from easier access to local services as councils get digital boost A new government unit, GDS Local, has launched to help councils across the UK make everyday services – from managing council tax to accessing local support – easier, faster, and more accessible for residents. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/digital-version-of-veteran-card-launched-for-quicker-and-easier-access-to-support 2025-10-17T00:00:00+01:00 Digital version of Veteran Card launched for quicker and easier access to support Veterans can now apply for and download a secure digital version of the HM Armed Forces Veteran Card via the °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï One Login app. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ground-breaking-use-of-ai-saves-taxpayers-money-and-delivers-greater-government-efficiency 2025-10-16T07:00:04+01:00 Ground-breaking use of AI saves taxpayers’ money and delivers greater government efficiency The government’s AI tool Consult analysed 50,000+ responses to the Independent Water Commission review in 2 hours, matching human accuracy and potentially saving 75,000 days of manual work each year. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pensioners-warned-to-stay-alert-as-winter-fuel-payment-scams-surge-by-over-150 2025-10-15T09:00:04+01:00 Pensioners warned to stay alert as winter fuel payment scams surge by over 150% Pensioners are being warned to look out for Winter Fuel Payment text message scams following a surge in activity from opportunistic criminals ahead of next month's payments. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/help-shape-the-maritime-and-coastguard-agencys-digital-services 2025-09-29T00:00:00+01:00 Help shape the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s digital services We are developing two new online services and we're looking for participants to provide feedback.