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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
4 Minutes
News Public order, justice and rights

Elections watchdog censured over breach of 40 million people’s data and admits ‘sufficient protections were not in place’

Sam Trendall July 31, 2024 1 Comment on Elections watchdog censured over breach of 40 million people’s data and admits ‘sufficient protections were not in place’
An investigation led by the Information Commissioner’s Office has found that The Electoral Commission could likely have prevented a significant attack if patches and adequate password policies had been implemented […]...
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5 Minutes
Government and politics Highlights Opinion

Strategic sense or mission-based mayhem? A veteran’s view on Labour’s plans for a ‘mission-driven government’

Owen Pritchard July 30, 2024 13 Comments on Strategic sense or mission-based mayhem? A veteran’s view on Labour’s plans for a ‘mission-driven government’
Labour has promised a mission-based approach to government. Owen Pritchard, a military – and political – veteran, explains why the new administration needs to back up the rhetoric with the […]...
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