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Features

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Features Science, technology and research

How departments are using data analytics to combat fraud

Jim Dunton July 31, 2025
PublicTechnology looks at case studies from a recent National Audit Office investigation into the publicsector’s ongoing efforts to halt billions of pounds in losses through fraud and error Fraud and […]...
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HMRC Transformation Roadmap: New citizen services, more revenue and ‘cultural change’ across department

July 23, 2025

What next for the GOV.UK App?

July 3, 2025

Spending Review: How are departments planning to use tech to save billions?

June 26, 2025

An unstoppable force or an immovable object? Leaders discuss departments’ work with government’s digital centre

June 4, 2025

Opinion

5 Minutes
Business and industry Highlights Opinion

Procurement should be a bridge, not a barrier, to local SMEs

July 11, 2025

Failing to secure public trust could derail government’s AI agenda

April 22, 2025

Local government leaders must give permission and support to digital colleagues to create the right future

April 16, 2025

AI tools will transform the policy profession for the better

February 27, 2025

AI isn’t scary: Lessons from Ealing Council

February 11, 2025
3 Minutes
Health and social care News

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service cites ‘robust contingency plans’ after failed bid to find replacement supplier for new 999 IT system

Sam Trendall May 2, 2024 25 Comments on Scottish Fire and Rescue Service cites ‘robust contingency plans’ after failed bid to find replacement supplier for new 999 IT system
After terminating a £10m contract first awarded in 2018, the emergency service extended legacy provision and relaunched procurement processes this year – which did not attract any bids, it has […]...
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3 Minutes
Health and social care News

ICO: ‘People living with HIV are being failed across the board when it comes to their privacy’

Sofia Villegas May 2, 2024 0 Comment on ICO: ‘People living with HIV are being failed across the board when it comes to their privacy’
Information commissioner John Edwards has called for urgent improvements in the way that personal data is handled after warning that patients are being robbed of ‘basic dignity’ by information disclosures […]...
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