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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

3 Minutes
Cyber Security Hub Opinion

Fear vs cheer: Can we ever strike the right tone on cyber?

September 5, 2025

How NISTA can drive sustained transformation

September 1, 2025

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
4 Minutes
Defence and Security News

Military crime unit deploys software for ‘urgent investigations’ after Afghanistan inquiry hears of civilian murders and cover-up

Sam Trendall October 24, 2023 129 Comments on Military crime unit deploys software for ‘urgent investigations’ after Afghanistan inquiry hears of civilian murders and cover-up
To support military justice teams’ response to ongoing independent probe, Ministry of Defence directly awards contract to install accredited system for supporting authorities in conducing complex investigations of major crimes […]...
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2 Minutes
Government and politics News

National Archives offers £145k salary for CEO to deliver ‘near-contemporary digital records at scale’

Sam Trendall October 24, 2023 124 Comments on National Archives offers £145k salary for CEO to deliver ‘near-contemporary digital records at scale’
National record keeping agency opens recruitment for a new leader to oversee its ongoing transformation while managing an archive that spans ‘from the Domesday Book to tweets from Downing Street’ […]...
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2 Minutes
News Public order, justice and rights

‘A threat to our fundamental freedoms’ – MPs and peers voice opposition to live facial recognition

Sam Trendall October 24, 2023 5 Comments on ‘A threat to our fundamental freedoms’ – MPs and peers voice opposition to live facial recognition
Large group of parliamentarians calls for all police forces and private companies to immediately stop using surveillance technology, which senior Conservative MP describes as a ‘threat to our civil liberties’ […]...
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3 Minutes
News Society and welfare

GDS leads audit of GOV.UK content after MPs flag ‘racist language’ in departmental documents

PublicTechnology staff October 23, 2023 103 Comments on GDS leads audit of GOV.UK content after MPs flag ‘racist language’ in departmental documents
Cabinet Office unit had been tasked with combing through government’s website to identify and help departments remove offensive language, after ‘racial slurs’ were found comment in several documents and comments […]...
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4 Minutes
Business and industry News

EXCL: HMRC creating contingency plan in case technical issues prevent traders meeting March customs migration deadline

Sam Trendall October 20, 2023 122 Comments on EXCL: HMRC creating contingency plan in case technical issues prevent traders meeting March customs migration deadline
CHIEF system is scheduled to close on 30 March, but PublicTechnology understands department will establish formal back-up plan to support firms that encounter difficulties in switching to new CDS platform […]...
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