Government Communication Service

The Government Communication Service became the new name of the Government Communication Network following an announcement in late 2013 by Angus Maude.

Following the priorities set out in the Communications plan for 2013 to 2014, the 11 point plan for reform of the GCN to create the GCS includes:

creating a new Government Communication Service

mandatory evaluation to track effectiveness and justify value for money

aligning departmental communications strategies with government priorities

revising and improving communications spending controls

improving governance through a new Government Communication Board

creating group communication structures to align work of departments and their major arms-length bodies

improving cross-government internal communications

improving regional communication services

enhancing existing communications hubs to improve joint working between departments

providing additional central resource to support departments

integrating social media and digital channels within all communications functions, including the press office

People

• Alex Aiken

External links

• Internet Archive gcs.civilservice.gov.uk

See also

GCHQ

• National Cyber Security Centre

DCMS

• Counter Disinformation Cell (AKA Disinformation & Misinformation Unit) - DCMS is the lead department.

Cabinet Office

• Government Communication Service,
• Rapid Response Unit
• National Security Communications Team

MoD

• 77th Brigade
• Specialist Group Military Intelligence

FCO/FCDO

• Counter-Daesh Coalition Communications Cell
• Counter Disinformation and Media Development
• Conflict, Stability and Security Fund
• Government Information Cell