PM Johnson shuffles technology and digital ministers again

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ISSUE DATE: 16 February 2020 TOP STORIES PM Johnson shuffles technology and digital ministers again Boris Johnson has changed all the key Cabinet appointments responsible for tech and digital policy for the second time since becoming prime minister last year. READ MORE → Calls for inquiry into Post Office IT scandal increase in Parliament, with cross-party support Many MPs might not yet fully understand the suffering subpostmasters have endured because of the Post Office’s faulty IT system and its oppressive behaviour, but they will soon. READ MORE → Tech Nation announces Rising Star winners The UK’s entrepreneurial network, Tech Nation, has announced the winners of its scaleup competition. READ MORE → ADVERTISEMENT

IN DEPTH Cyber criminals spread coronavirus conspiracy theories The latest email campaigns identified by ProofPoint are spreading conspiracy theories about the coronavirus outbreak. READ MORE → London tech startups shortlisted for mayor’s Civic Innovation Challenge Eight London startups will receive funding from the mayor to help democratise urban planning and combat violent extremism online. READ MORE → Weather Source uses Snowflake to keep ahead of extreme weather The impact of Storm Ciara shows the importance of accurate weather data. We look at the tech behind Weather Source’s service. READ MORE → IR35 private sector reforms: IT contractors weigh up their post-April 2020 work options There are eight weeks to go until the IR35 reforms come into play for the private sector, but the IT contractor community is already feeling the effects of HMRC’s latest disguised employment clampdown. READ MORE →

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