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Features

14 Minutes
Features Society and welfare

Identity politics: What do we know so far about government’s digital ID plans?

Sam Trendall December 30, 2025
The national system is one of the most significant, and controversial, digital projects ever embarked upon by government. Amid the conjecture and criticism,  PublicTechnology examines what we know so far. […]...
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Opinion

8 Minutes
Government and politics Opinion

Five public sector tech trends that will define 2026

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