Same name, new ambitions
Same name, new ambitions
A new chapter begins. We unveil the name and vision for the new digital centre for government.
GDS Academy: Expanding our international reach with the Canadian government
...our international journey, in particular the visit from a Canadian government delegation where they attended our Hands on Agile for Leaders course, which led directly to this new collaboration. What...
Building a better GOV.UK, step by step
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Sam Dub - Senior Product Manager for GOV.UK, Government Digital Service and Gabrielle Acosta - former Senior Content Designer, Government Digital Service, Posted on:
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Content design, GOV.UK, Service design
As GOV.UK marks its sixth birthday, we look at how step by step navigation on the site is making things better for users.
Taking GOV.UK Verify to the next stage
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Kevin Cunnington - former Director General, Government Digital Service, Posted on:
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Digital Service Platforms, GDS team, GOV.UK One Login, Transformation
The standards and guidelines that currently underpin the way GOV.UK Verify works will now be opened up to the private sector to build on. Here's how that will work.
Marking World Mental Health Day at GDS
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Helen Nickols and Ben Carpenter - former Assisted Digital & Digital Take Up Lead, Government Digital Service, Posted on:
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GDS team, People and skills
Some of the Mental Health Network posters around GDS Today is World Mental Health Day and at the Government Digital Service (GDS) we’re joining in with a number of activities...
Defra’s experience running a GovTech challenge
Defra is committed to getting to zero avoidable waste in the UK by 2050. We want to move towards a circular economy - where waste can be reused and moved...
Podcast: Head of GOV.UK Neil Williams looks back on his time at GDS
...They discuss successes and challenges, the realities of working in an agile way and what the future holds for the nation’s website. Neil has been a part of the Government...
Why we’re taking a strategic approach to communication
We've just published our first communications strategy to help tell the story of GDS and the transformation across government. Learn more about our plans and the 3 themes we'll be focusing on in the coming year.
How we’re helping public sector websites meet accessibility requirements
...advocating for people to receive training in accessibility. GDS offers regular accessibility training which is open to anyone in central government. You can see dates and details on how to...
Apply for the Digital, Data and Technology Fast Stream and become a future leader
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Iain Boyd - Engagement Lead for GOV.UK Forms, Government Digital Service, Posted on:
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People and skills
...to code. Throughout the programme you’ll be learning from brilliant and talented colleagues and mentors. Over the past 4 years, the scope of the DDaT Fast Stream has continuously adapted...
We’ve updated the GDS YouTube channel
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Alastair Mogford - former Motion Graphic Designer & Filmmaker, Government Digital Service, Posted on:
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Accessibility, Digital strategy, GDS team
...the entire playlist, rather than just one video. Each new series was given a designated colour for use in their thumbnails, for example pink for transformation and black for GOV.UK....
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Be part of the transformation
If you’re interested in joining us, check out all open opportunities on the GDS careers site.
Leading Government Digital and Data
