October 11, 2023

2 Minutes

Economics and finance News

Treasury signs £1m helpdesk deal for public finances IT system

Sam Trendall October 11, 2023 0 Comment

The OSCAR II platform – through which public bodies provide information on budgets, spending and workforce – was first introduced two years ago but ‘performance issues’ have resulted in problems […]...

4 Minutes

Cyber Security Week News Society and welfare

DWP to create anti-fraud hub in Swindon

Jim Dunton and Sam Trendall October 11, 2023 0 Comment

The department has announced that a new base in the Wiltshire town will house 600 staff, whose work reviewing cases comes alongside major investments in rolling out automation and AI […]...

8 Minutes

Cyber Security Week Features Highlights Public order, justice and rights

Cyber Security Week: ‘Cover-ups don’t help anyone’ – how the ICO changed tack with the public sector

Sam Trendall October 11, 2023 0 Comment

The UK’s data protection regulator is trialling a new approach to public bodies that eschews fines but demands improved standards and the sharing of lessons learned. PublicTechnology finds out more. […]...