Telling DVLA about a health condition just got easier https://dvladigital.blog.gov.uk/2026/10/29/telling-dvla-about-a-health-condition-just-got-easier/
dvladigital.blog.gov.ukTelling DVLA about a health condition just got easierNatalie Morgan, Service Designer at DVLA, explains how we’re making it easier for drivers to tell us about a health condition online, and looks at the latest improvements that mean even more customers can now use the service.
Renewing the Technology Code of Practice to support better technology decisions https://technology.blog.gov.uk/2026/10/29/renewing-the-technology-code-of-practice-to-support-better-technology-decisions/
technology.blog.gov.ukRenewing the Technology Code of Practice to support better technology decisionsThe Technology Code of Practice has helped guide public sector technology delivery since 2013. As technology evolves, the guidance must evolve too. We're reviewing the Code to ensure it remains relevant, practical and authoritative. Help shape its future by sharing your experiences, challenges and priorities for improvement.
Define user needs https://www.gov.uk/guidance/define-user-needs
GOV.UKDefine user needsUnderstand your users and their needs. Develop knowledge of your users and what that means for your technology project or programme.
Integrate and adapt technology https://www.gov.uk/guidance/integrate-and-adapt-technology
GOV.UKIntegrate and adapt technologyMake sure new technology works with what you already have, and take a considered, risk-aware approach when adopting new or emerging technology.
Share, reuse and collaborate https://www.gov.uk/guidance/share-and-reuse-technology
GOV.UKShare, reuse and collaborateBefore building something new, find out whether government has already solved this problem, and make it easier for others to reuse what you build.
Guidance: Cloud Challenge Book 2026 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cloud-challenge-book-2026
GOV.UKCloud Challenge Book 2026The first Cloud Challenge Book from GDS sets out challenges across the UK cloud infrastructure, and invites industry partners to innovate at a national scale.
DEFRA: Ask the toolkit https://www.gov.uk/algorithmic-transparency-records/defra-ask-the-toolkit
GOV.UKDEFRA: Ask the toolkitAnswers questions about using AI at Defra, using only the Defra AI digital toolkit, with links to the guidance each answer came from.
DEFRA Livestock Information Service alpha https://www.gov.uk/service-standard-reports/defra-livestock-information-service-alpha
GOV.UKDEFRA Livestock Information Service alphaDEFRA's Livestock Information Service alpha assessment report
A rise in domestic abuse estimates — but too soon to identify a trend https://blog.ons.gov.uk/2026/10/22/a-rise-in-domestic-abuse-estimates-but-too-soon-to-identify-a-trend/
blog.ons.gov.ukA rise in domestic abuse estimates — but too soon to identify a trendDomestic abuse can have devastating consequences yet often remains hidden. Our best measure for understanding the scale of this abuse is the Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW) with estimates us
A year of progress for our annual earnings survey https://blog.ons.gov.uk/2026/10/22/a-year-of-progress-for-our-annual-earnings-survey/
blog.ons.gov.ukA year of progress for our annual earnings surveyToday the ONS has published the latest data from its Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), which provides critical insights about the earnings of employees in the UK and informs decisions, such
