The role as leader of the ministry’s team of 50 cyber advisory and assurance professionals comes with remit to provide expert advice to major projects and support security best practice […]...
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Committee warns government over EU data-adequacy ‘cliff edge’
The House of Lords European Affairs Committee has revealed the findings of a lengthy investigation which, according to peers, uncovered the major financial and other risks of losing validated status […]...
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Defra seeks trio of suppliers for £5m deal to test cyber defences
With an array of agencies and a technology estate containing hundreds of legacy apps, the environment department requires a group of cyber suppliers to run the rule over its systems […]...
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Parliament explores how generative AI could support MPs and peers
The Parliamentary Digital Service is analysing the possibility of deploying Microsoft Copilot, while a new working group of Commons and Lords representatives has been convened to coordinate potential use cases […]...
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Government looks to data and analytics in new proactive anti-fraud approach
Mark Cheeseman, the chief executive of the specialist Public Sector Fraud Authority, reveals how the data-focused unit must ‘keep in mind the fact that today’s answer might not be tomorrow’s’ […]...
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Ministers pledge unified patient record in NHS App as part of 10-year journey from ‘analogue to digital’
Over the coming weeks, health service staff, experts and the general public are encouraged to contribute to the ‘biggest national conversation about the future of the NHS since its birth’ […]...
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Ofcom CEO: ‘Our expectations are high and we’ll come down hard on those who fall short of online safety laws’
With just a few weeks until the UK’s new internet safety laws come into effect, the head of the regulator charged with enforcing them is planning for a ‘pivotal year’ […]...
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Serious Fraud Office seeks UK player for £10m ‘future-proof’ software system
The department responsible for prosecuting the most serious economic crime and corruption cases across England, Wales and Northern Ireland requires a software partner with relevant expertise and UK hosting capability […]...
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Post Office to issue 2026 tenders for £120m Horizon deals for ‘ongoing development’ and datacentre ops
After 25 years in operation, the infamously faulty IT system seemingly requires tech assistance until around the end of the current decade, with suppliers sought to support Belfast hosting facilities […]...
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CCS agrees five-year discount agreement with Microsoft
Government procurement agency the Crown Commercial Service has announced a new memorandum of understanding offer bodies across the public sector savings on a wide range of Microsoft technologies, including AI […]...
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