Previous Labour ministers are accused of ordering expensive IT projects to “sex up” their policies
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Budget: Science And Tech Key To Growth
New funding, taxation and incentives announced today are designed to help the UK play economic catch-up
Government Urged To Drive Green Economy
Microsoft and BT join other business leaders to drive the government's green growth strategy
Cyber Crime Costs UK £27 Billion A Year
The shocking cost of cyber crime to the UK economy has been revealed in a new government and industry study
WikiLeaks Revenge Attack Threatens Cameron’s Online Aspirations
If Anonymous hacktivists succeed in bringing down the Direct.gov site, it could trigger a rethink for Cameron
Defence Minister To Outline National Cyber Battle Plan
The Armed Forces Minister Nick Harvey is to use a speech today to outline the threat being posed to the UK by cyber warfare, and government plans to tackle it
Government e-Borders Scheme Faces “Impossible” Schedule
The Home Affairs Select Committee has said in a new report that the Government's troubled e-Border's programme is 'impossible to achieve' in the current timetable
Watchdog Chief Blasts Government’s IT Spending Record
The departing chairman of a parliamentary watchdog has heavily criticised the Government's record of IT spending in an open letter
Mandelson Adds Government Backing For Innovation Centres
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson has announced Government support for the development of a network of technology and innovation centres
Home Secretary Meets Facebook Over Child Protection Button
The social network giant’s sustained refusal to adopt the UK's Ceop online protection scheme for children has led to a meeting with the Home Secretary today