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Back in July we embarked on an exciting new project with GDS to build a platform for users across government to create their own campaign websites. From our experience of working on projects like Exporting is GREAT and Own Your Home, we’ve learned that a significant number of campaigns are simple, low-cost and hosted on…

Hi, I’m Rob, one of dxw’s new PHP developers. I’m really pleased to be joining dxw and look forward to getting involved with all our PHP and WordPress projects. Before joining dxw, I spent several years at the National Audit Office, working on their website and intranet in a variety of forms. I went from…

I’m Alex, and I’ve joined dxw as a delivery manager. I’m excited to join a team that is helping the public sector deliver great services. I’ve been playing my part in the digital transformation of government for over 8 years: initially for Directgov which became part of the Government Digital Service, and most recently at…

Hi, I’m Barney and I have just finished an immensely useful two weeks of work experience at dxw. After completing my first year of university, I knew I wanted to use the summer holiday to garner some experience in the world of work. However, given how exciting and social my year as a fresher had…

For many years, we have been approached by companies asking if we are willing to take on students for work experience and interns new to the industry who are looking for their first job. Until now we haven’t had enough time to give work experiencers or interns the kind of attention we’d like.  We wanted…

Big changes are afoot at the Government Digital Service with the arrival of Kevin Cunnington from DWP in place of Stephen Foreshew-Cain. First off, I’d like to make a personal tribute to Steve who I had the good fortune to work with at GDS. I know from conversations with him that he passionately believes leadership…