United Kingdom's Digital Government

The United Kingdom is a founding member of Digital Nations and hosted the inaugural D5 Summit in London in 2014. Since then, the UK has remained committed to the principles of the Digital Nations Charter and to collaborating with international partners to share knowledge, exchange best practices, and advance digital government innovation worldwide.

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The Government Digital Service (GDS), part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, serves as the UK government’s digital centre of expertise. GDS leads the development of digital strategy across government, builds and operates shared platforms and common tools, and provides guidance to help public services better meet the needs of users.

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In addition, GDS leads the Government Digital and Data profession, supports the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence across the public sector, and works closely with industry, local government, and the National Health Service (NHS) to drive innovation and improve public services. Through this collaborative approach, the UK continues to strengthen its digital capabilities and deliver more efficient, accessible, and user-centred government services.