Major digital programmes prompt surge in government spending on temps
Whitehall’s outlay on consultants and temporary workers rose by £267m in FY19
HMRC seeks digital platform for field fraud officers
Tax agency issues procurement alert for ‘notebook application’ for evidence-gathering
CCS goes live with £5bn Network Services 2 framework despite three missing lots
The last three of the deal's planned 13 sections will be awarded when CCS 'is in a position...
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No spending review until next year, chancellor confirms
Technology projects awaiting news of future long-term funding will need to wait until 2020
Work on digital tools for personal tax to remain in limbo until spending review
Further work on dynamic coding and simple assessments requires a cash boost from the next spending review, government spokesperson reveals
Money and Pensions Service plans £1.5m digital overhaul
Newly merged arm’s-length body looks to implement integrated platform
HMRC annual report shows online growth but acknowledges Brexit peril
More people are accessing more online services, department claims, but 'large amount of uncertainty' remains around Brexit
Government changes risk-management model for major suppliers in light of Carillion collapse
No more RAG ratings as centralised risk registers replaced with individual memoranda of understanding with each company
Review of civil service business cases to look at how ‘organisations can join up more effectively’
GDS innovation chief says process should encourage the development of ‘shared aims and objectives’
HMRC hubs to be ‘most digitally advanced buildings in government’
Department signs ‘digital charter’ with 15 companies
HMRC seeks £3m partner to help meet ‘ambitious timelines’ of customs platform
Department floats two-year contact to support delivery of tech and infrastructure
Leeds picks suppliers for £26m IT deal
Resellers CDW and Insight chosen to supply council and local CCGs with tech
HMRC apologises for ‘technical issues’ with Making Tax Digital direct debits
Problems affected ‘a very small number’ of the 350,000 businesses now signed up for digital platform, according to perm sec
Failure to manage IT project cost Scottish pension agency millions
Scottish Public Pensions Agency did not properly scrutinise Capita’s ‘abnormally low’ bid and failed to manage project says auditor
Northern Ireland prepares for three major IT projects
Departments of finance and infrastructure publish information on land registration, finance and planning systems
Scottish Government needs better digital leadership says auditor
Government lacks complete picture of work and spending across Scotland’s public sector
Government to consult on Bitcoin risks
After last year’s taskforce report, a full consultation will open shortly
Emergency Services Network completion pushed back to December 2024
Motorola to receive extra £82m for further work and use of Kodiak product
Foreign Office cancels global connectivity procurement
Department opts not to award framework deal worth up to £350m after near-draw between two bidders
HMRC deletes five million voiceprints after ICO complaint
Department gets rid of data where it did not have ‘explicit consent’ of users
Online VAT collection system at heart of government’s no-deal Brexit planning for Irish border
Plan would waive Northern Ireland border checks and slash tariffs if the UK leaves the EU without a deal
Action is needed now on digital identities
Ruth Milligan of techUK explains why the government must take the lead to ensure the UK implements a system of digital identities
Digital minister James signals willingness to quit over no-deal Brexit
Margot James says she ‘couldn’t be part of a government’ that oversaw the UK departing the EU without a deal
MPs call for e-tail tax rise to support ailing high streets
Online retail heavyweights like Amazon should be subject to more taxes to help 'level the playing field' with physical competitors