Author Archives for Christine Horton

Why the UK Government Must Harness Private-Sector AI Innovation

January 27, 2026 6:46 am Published by Comments Off on Why the UK Government Must Harness Private-Sector AI Innovation

The UK is well-positioned to become a global leader in the responsible use of AI, but only if it can harness private sector innovation, argues Martin Taylor, co-founder and deputy CEO at Content Guru.


Women in Digital: Kate Boyle

January 26, 2026 6:34 am Published by Comments Off on Women in Digital: Kate Boyle

From leaving school at 16 to becoming director of data and analytics at the Police Digital Service, Kate Boyle reflects on forging a career without a degree, the mentors who shaped her, and why real impact in digital is about people, purpose, and perspective.


UK Government publishes roadmap to transform public services

January 22, 2026 7:05 am Published by Comments Off on UK Government publishes roadmap to transform public services

GDS has set out a detailed roadmap for modern digital government, laying out how technology, data and AI will be used across the public sector to simplify services, strengthen infrastructure and boost digital skills through to 2030.


AI in 2026: From proof of concept to public infrastructure

January 22, 2026 7:00 am Published by Comments Off on AI in 2026: From proof of concept to public infrastructure

Will 2026 be the year AI stops being treated as an experiment – and starts being treated as core public infrastructure, with all the accountability that implies? The experts think so.


Data in 2026: From Accumulation to Accountability

January 20, 2026 6:50 am Published by Comments Off on Data in 2026: From Accumulation to Accountability

We asked public sector data leaders what will matter most in 2026. They told us that the challenge is no longer collecting or sharing data, but proving it is trustworthy, usable and fit for decision-making in an AI-enabled state.


Digital government in 2026: From fiscal survival to system reform

January 19, 2026 7:10 am Published by Comments Off on Digital government in 2026: From fiscal survival to system reform

We invited leaders from across the public sector technology ecosystem to share their predictions for 2026. What emerges is a picture of a sector being reshaped by longer-term thinking, digital sovereignty and new delivery models.