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Cabinet Office Calls On IT Community To Engage In Open Standards Consultation

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:20:44 +0000

People across the country are being invited to give their views on the definition of open standards for government the Cabinet Office Minister Francis Maude announced today.

Technology: The Commons Administration Committee recommends a "rapid roll-out" of iPads for MPs

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:50:36 +0000

A Commons advisory committee has suggested that all MPs should be provided with iPad tablet computers. The estimated cost is around �250,000, which would be reimbursed from the taxpayer�s coffers. Their reasoning is that significant amounts of paperwork can be cut down with this move, which in turn would save the taxpayer�s money.

The Commons Administration Committee on Wednesday urged a �rapid roll-out of suitable mobile tablet hardware� to all 650 MPs. It has been a year since MPs began testing Apple�s iPad devices that cost about �400 apiece.   

Digital Infrastructure

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:55:44 +0000

An additional �68 million for digital connectivity was announed in today's Budget.

EU Innovation: Swiss lead the way but Europe still lags behind Japan and U.S.

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:48:39 +0000

Sweden has been named as the EU�s most innovative member, but Switzerland is ahead of it as the most innovative country in continental Europe. However, both nations trailed behind the United States, Japan and South Korea according to the Innovation Union Scoreboard 2011, unveiled by the European Commission on 7 January.

HMRC Extends Its Tax Cheats Campaigns

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:11:20 +0000

A new campaign will be launched by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) during the next year aimed at people who fail to make tax returns and who are liable to pay tax at the highest tax rates.

Tax Authority Begins Online Advice Seminars

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:03:26 +0000

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has begun a series of online presentations or webinars giving help on tax to businesses and the self-employed.

Official Diamond Jubilee Photographs Released

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:56:11 +0000

Specially commissioned photographs of The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh to mark the 60th anniversary of The Queen�s Accession.

Neelie Kroes Vice-President Of The European Commission Speaks On Learning Through Technology; Learning About Technology

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:06:14 +0000

Ladies and Gentlemen,

It's my pleasure to join you today, launching the "eSafety label" in the "Future Classroom Lab" on the occasion of Safer Internet Day.

Industry Committee Backs Plan To Strengthen EU Defences

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:18:18 +0000

A draft law to strengthen the European Network and Information Security Agency (ENISA) was approved by Industry, Research and Energy Committee MEPs on Monday.

Embargo 0001 Hrs Tuesday 7 February 2012 - Back To The 50�s

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:40:21 +0000

UK National Centre for Child Protection Goes Back to the 50�s to Help Parents with Internet Safety