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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
Education and skills News

‘Smart, modern, sustainable and digitally connected’ – York confirmed as home of next civil service hub

Beckie Smith and PublicTechnology staff July 29, 2024 22 Comments on ‘Smart, modern, sustainable and digitally connected’ – York confirmed as home of next civil service hub
Approval has been given to create a new government location boasting new technology and housing about 2,600 civil servants from the likes of the Cabinet Office and UK Security Vetting […]...
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2 Minutes
Defence and Security News

‘Must be transportable as commercial carry-on luggage’ – MoD seeks on-the-go device for battlefield cyberthreat-hunting

Sam Trendall July 26, 2024 8 Comments on ‘Must be transportable as commercial carry-on luggage’ – MoD seeks on-the-go device for battlefield cyberthreat-hunting
The dedicated innovation unit of UK Strategic Command wishes to acquire a portable hardware system that military personnel can deploy to counter threats, even in situations lacking connectivity or power […]...
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