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A moving target is harder to cyberattack

By their ‘connected’ nature all public sector organisations are cyberattack targets. But none have to be victims, writes Jonathan Lee, Director of Public Sector, Sophos

Technology

How can the government make better use of data to tackle tomorrow’s challenges?

When it comes to data, few bodies have greater access to this asset than the Government. While we are seeing greater use of data with each passing year, there is still far more we can do to maximise its potential, increase efficiency and deliver better public services, says Vicki Chauhan, Head of Public Sector at NTT DATA UK.

Technology

The Internet of Things: providing maximum benefit to citizens

Public sector organisations have the responsibility of ensuring the health, safety, and prosperity of large populations, yet are often bound by limited budgets. The IoT can help address this, writes Dora Mitter, Data Strategy and Insights consultant at Agilisys

Technology

Building on London’s great progress in cycling, walking and wheeling

The nation’s capital has seen a transformation in cycling and walking infrastructure during the past two decades, showing what can be done when there is vision and political will both within City Hall and the boroughs. James Cleeton, London Director for Sustrans sets out his priorities for building on the city’s active travel achievements so far

Transport & Roads

A commitment from the tourism industry towards sustainability

700 venues & hotels across the UK are already using the Green Tourism standard to provide reassurance to their procurement teams. The Meetings Show and its parent company Northstar Travel Group are committing to supporting the net zero goal to inspire change in the travel, meetings and hospitality sectors

Conferences & Events

Andy Haldane returns to help level up

The previously announced Levelling Up Advisory Council will provide independent specialist advice on matters relating to the design and delivery of the levelling up mission

Huge investment in cities needed to 'level up' says report

Research Foundation's Incomes Outcomes report calls on policy makers to focus on major cities outside London to raise national growth

Research links decade of austerity to poor health

Local government spending cuts are associated with worse multimorbidity and health-related quality of life, according to a study by University of Manchester health economists.

LGA celebrates 25 years as annual conference opens

Returning to a live format for the first time in three years, the Local Government Association's annual conference kicks off today in Harrogate as the association marks its first 25 years.The conference will feature a mixture of plenary sessions, workshops and fringe events. Speakers include Secretary of State for Levelling Up Michael Gove, Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi, former athlete Kriss Akabusi MBE, Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey and crossbench peer Baroness Lola Young of Hornsey OBE.

Setting the standard for net zero buildings

After much discussion, a cross-industry steering group representing stakeholders across the built environment has formed to develop a standard for verifying UK buildings as net zero carbon.

Sustainability & Net Zero

A moving target is harder to cyberattack

How can the government make better use of data to tackle tomorrow’s challenges?

The Internet of Things: providing maximum benefit to citizens

Building on London’s great progress in cycling, walking and wheeling

A commitment from the tourism industry towards sustainability

Andy Haldane returns to help level up

Huge investment in cities needed to 'level up' says report

Research links decade of austerity to poor health

LGA celebrates 25 years as annual conference opens

Setting the standard for net zero buildings

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