Rishi Sunak blames DWP IT for benefits shortfall as government plans increased reliance on tech
Chancellor makes 'computer says no' excuse just as the government is reportedly planning to slash civil service jobs.
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UK council data breaches see information on vulnerable children leaked
Two local authorities have leaked data of children online in recent days. Training is the only way to combat such…
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How digital skills can help ex-offenders stay out of prison
Equipping ex-offenders with digital skills can help reduce reoffending rates while ease the digital skills crisis.
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IoT innovation for adult social care held back by ‘lack of ambition’
Smart home technology can support adult social care but users' needs are not being met, a think tank has warned.
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Using big data to prevent brain injuries during childbirth
Researchers at Oxford University are using big data to help midwives prevent potentially lethal brain injuries during childbirth.
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Rees-Mogg’s office return demand could undermine civil service tech recruitment
Inflexible working will limit the civil service's ability to compete with private sector employers, experts warn.
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Why the UK government needs to take police facial recognition seriously
New guidance will help police forces use live facial recognition more effectively but more transparency and oversight is needed.
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‘Data localisation’ is seeping into UK public sector contracts
The requirement to keep data in the UK is appearing in public sector IT contracts, says trade body techUK.
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