Department has seen impact of ‘IT stabilisation’ according to Robert Jenrick The Home Office’s new immigration caseworking platform experienced various IT problems last year that caused delays to visa applications, […]...
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HMRC launches £140m procurement to support comms digitisation
Five-year contract will cover all incoming and outgoing messages and ambition to operate in ‘similar ways to leading private sector companies’ HM Revenue and Customs is seeking to appoint a […]...
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Cabinet Office invests £140k in digital platform for officials to anonymously report bullying
Department invests in browser-based tool that can be accessed via intranet The Cabinet Office has signed a six-figure deal for a new digital platform that will allow civil servants to […]...
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Regulator ‘actively monitoring’ 5G risks for aircraft navigation
But minister asserts no instances of equipment failure related to next-generation network have yet been recorded The UK’s aviation regulator is “actively monitoring” the possible risks posed by 5G connectivity […]...
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Scottish researchers create AI to update 2,000-year-old process for measuring ships’ stability
University of Edinburgh team unveils automated tool that will shortly be turned into smartphone app A consortium of researchers in Scotland have developed artificial intelligence technology intended said to modernise […]...
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Government formally unveils annual independent cyber audits for all departments
Ministerial announcement follows initial examinations of Home Office and business department earlier this year The government has formally unveiled the GovAssure programme which will require all departments to undergo annual […]...
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Three ‘working closely with government’ after many users fail to receive emergency alert
Cabinet Office claims that ‘vast majority of compatible phones’ received test message The Three mobile network claims it is now working with government to investigate why a significant number of […]...
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‘Challenge and support’ – how the DVLA’s outgoing chair has helped drive digital transformation
Lesley Cowley arrived at the government agency after leading the UK’s internet domain registry, and has used her tech expertise to assist with digitisation – and wheel clamping. PublicTechnology finds out more. […]...
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HMRC ramps up crypto crime capabilities with £850k software tool
Tax agency acquires software to help ‘keep pace with new developments’ HM Revenue and Customs has significantly ramped up its ability to probe cryptoassets held by suspected tax fraudsters after […]...
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Former tech minister warns Online Safety Bill could weaken apps’ cyber protection
Lord Kamall raises concerns over use of client-side scanning technology A former government minister has expressed concerns that, if it passes into law in its present form, the Online Safety […]...
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