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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
2 Minutes
Government and politics News

SNP creates online rebuttal unit to take aim at Scottish independence ‘disinformation’

Holyrood and PublicTechnology staff October 18, 2023 2 Comments on SNP creates online rebuttal unit to take aim at Scottish independence ‘disinformation’
Newly established team appears to be similar in operation to previous UK government initiatives intended to tackle inaccurate or misleading social media content – albeit with a more overtly political […]...
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3 Minutes
Business and industry News

GDS reopening bidding for £80m Notify engagements and seeks network resilience for 1.5bn annual message requirement

Credit: Mohamed Hassan/Pixabay October 17, 2023 110 Comments on GDS reopening bidding for £80m Notify engagements and seeks network resilience for 1.5bn annual message requirement
Cabinet Office digital unit publishes early engagement notice outlining intent to appoint two providers, with requirement that combination of suppliers are jointly able to meet ‘redundancy requirements’ for messaging service […]...
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