Birmingham City Council will officially ‘go live’ once again with its long-troubled Oracle IT transformation project on August 18, following an extensive £144 million overhaul. Despite two years of preparation, staff have …
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has embarked on an ambitious 10-year journey to enhance its operations by signing a £175 million deal with UK-based technology company Quantexa. This landmark agreement seeks to harness …
For several years now, residents across the West Midlands have faced yearly council tax hikes, often exceeding inflation. These increases have added to the financial strain on households already grappling with the ongoing …
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to gain the authority to access individuals’ bank accounts and recover overpaid benefit funds following a significant law change enacted in December. The newly granted powers …
More than 100 business and charity leaders have urged the UK government to take a leading role in transitioning toward a shorter working week. This call comes as Steve Reed, a Labour Party cabinet minister, raised concerns …
Worcestershire County Council has spent £325,000 on consultancy firm PwC to develop plans for a potential ‘super council’ to replace the existing county and district councils. The payment was disclosed during a recent …