We’re making some changes to how the data.gov.uk homepage looks. This will help our users to understand what the site is for, what types of data we have, and how they can search the catalogue. The previous design highlighted open …
The third workshop looked at what type of classification or categorisation should be behind the NII. This classification would apply to both the list and the framework, as well as changing while playing a part in modifying the current thematic …
The second workshop in the series dealt with the criteria to be applied when deciding if a data product must be in the NII and what conditions should adhere to that data once there. The most common view was …
Last year, in response to the two pronged approach to the publication of open data suggested in the Shakespeare review, the UK government launched a proposition to create a National Information Infrastructure (NII); containing the data held by Government which …
If you have come to data.gov.uk wondering what open data is all about, this short guide will provide you with the basic information you need to start playing with government data and will point you to tools and resources that …
Welcome to the improved data.gov.uk. We have made some considerable changes to the interface on the site, mainly to facilitate discovery, make the site responsive to mobile devices such as tablets and phones and provide hopefully a more elegant experience. …
One of the key aspects of our efforts to publish government expenditure data has been to work with departments so the files published are in open formats, well-structured, machine readable and timely. We have gained a lot of ground and …
One of the key aspects of Open Data is its adherence to the same principles as its philosophical sibling; Open Source. The idea that more far reaching solutions come out from the free and open exchange of code and information …
Well, we made it this far! it has been a rollercoaster ride but we finally have the new site up and running. When I first took on the role of Head of Data.gov.uk I knew that we had a challenging task ahead; making the best government data portal around into something even better. I think the amazing team at Data.gov.uk has achieved just that.
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