January 31, 2024

4 Minutes

Business and industry Highlights Opinion

‘A complete lack of control’ – how Horizon highlights the public sector’s over-reliance on outsourcers

Romy Hughes January 31, 2024 0 Comment

Recent focus on the Post Office scandal has shone light on equally long-standing problems inherent in the role of suppliers in supporting public services, according to Romy Hughes of Brightman […]...

2 Minutes

Environment News

Defra has addressed ‘most critical risks’ of 180 apps via £80m programme

Sam Trendall January 31, 2024 0 Comment

Minister reveals that programme to address biggest areas of risk in department’s software estate has mitigated issues with scores of apps, with others coming in scope over the next year […]...

3 Minutes

News Public order, justice and rights

Surveillance watchdog laments ‘lack of interest’ from departments

Jonathan Owen January 31, 2024 0 Comment

Fraser Sampson, who recently departed the commissioner role, has fired a parting shot claiming that his attempts to engage with officials across government have often been ignored or not understood […]...