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MPs to debate Labour’s proposal for compulsory digital UK IDs

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MPs will debate Labour’s plan for a compulsory digital ID system in the UK, sparking discussions on security, privacy, and legal safeguards.
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UK labour market shifts: AI impact, skills demand rise

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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Magnit's latest report reveals the UK's labour market is evolving due to AI and onshoring, with salary increases in key skills and significant job competition.
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Labour unveils plan for 40,000 extra weekly NHS appointments

Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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Labour unveils a plan to deliver 40,000 extra NHS appointments weekly, focusing on health technologies and efficiency to tackle fiscal challenges.
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ODI reveals critical AI data issues in the UK's tech sector report

Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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The Open Data Institute's recent report exposes weaknesses in the UK’s tech infrastructure, warning that poor data governance in AI could undermine societal benefits and trust.
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MAT finance leaders urge Labour for increased school funding

Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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MAT finance leaders have urged Labour to boost school funding, highlighting rising costs, pay awards, and SEND provisions as critical concerns from an IMP Software survey.
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Labour landslide win prompts urgent digital transformation push

Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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The Labour Party's landslide victory heralds a seismic shift in UK politics, with significant implications for the tech industry and digital transformation.
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UK financial leaders shift support to Labour – report

Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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Research shows 55% of UK financial leaders plan to vote Labour, foreseeing positive business impacts, contrasting with 26% expecting negative effects.
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Online voting in the UK could attract 4.9 million new voters

Fri, 28th Jun 2024
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Research by Broadband Genie suggests that implementing online voting in the UK could welcome 4.9 million new voters. Is it the solution we need?.
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UK CFOs concerned over digital acceleration, survey finds

Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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CFOs and senior finance professionals have voiced serious concerns over digital acceleration and AI integration, according to a new survey by Aurum Solutions.
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CFOs voice concerns over digital acceleration & AI in finance

Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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A OnePoll survey reveals CFOs and senior finance professionals express serious concern over rapid digitalisation, AI's impact on jobs, and the UK's evolving political landscape.
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Finance Minister Willis calls for fiscal transparency

Tue, 2nd Jan 2024
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Finance minister, Nicola Willis, proposes new fiscal measures aimed to boost transparency while criticising the previous government's management strategies.
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How NZ Labour crushed the National Party on Facebook

Wed, 4th Nov 2020
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National Party's broad, varied Facebook campaign may have contributed to their election loss, says digital marketing expert.
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Cheese rolls & eye-rolls: Twitter reacts to #NZBudget2018

Fri, 18th May 2018
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Yesterday was Budget Day, and since our Labour-led government released its first budget, Twitter has been afire with responses.
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Education Minister announces funding to draw STEM teachers

Wed, 17th May 2017
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Education Minister Nikki Kaye has announced a $5.2 million funding boost for Teach First NZ to train more teachers in STEM subjects.
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Creative accounting? Labour questions Phase 2 of govt's UFB plan

Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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Labour's ICT spokesperson questions where the money is coming from for New Zealand's second phase of the UFB programme.
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Labour: Pasifika Education Centre doomed

Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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Labour slams government for spurning funding bid, foreseeing the demise of the vital Pasifika Education Centre.
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Labour slams controversial 100k BYOD donation

Tue, 17th May 2016
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The Labour Party is accusing the Govt of ignoring inequalities caused by BYOD after a controversial 100k donation to Wakatipu High School.
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Labour wants coding to be part of core curriculum

Thu, 24th Mar 2016
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The Labour Party kicked off its Future of Work conference this week, announcing 10 Big Ideas. Amongst the ideas are several points about education.
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Labour’s big ideas

Thu, 24th Mar 2016
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The Labour Party has announced 10 Big Ideas as part of its Future of Work conference held in Auckland this week, with technology playing a big role.
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WINZ IT system has serious issues, says Labour

Fri, 11th Mar 2016
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Labour Party calls for urgent fix to the WINZ IT system, saying it is preventing access to support for superannuitants and beneficiaries.