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Confusion 2000: The betrayal of Gwynneth Flower
Comment The Prime Minister himself referred to the situation as an "emergency" back in March. So it's true: the UK government is trying to stifle Gwynneth Flower, director general of Action 2000. Flower has been... [18 Dec 1998]
Why Tony Blair must catch the bug
Comment Due to the lack of time, the gravity of the situation is such that the Prime Minister himself should take on this task - taking it right to the top of his personal agenda. The prime... [12 Nov 1998]
Blair fails to get Chinese blockade on BBC lifted
News Despite a successful visit by UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, Chinese authorities are apparently maintaining a block on the BBC's Internet service. The popular UK news service joins other known... [16 Oct 1998]
Silicon Valley moves to Singapore
News The project was officially unveiled by Singapore's deputy prime minister Tony Tan at the Techventure '98 fair in Singapore this week. Shrugging off Asia's economic gloom, the Singaporean government has... [21 Sep 1998]
In brief: Tony Blair to visit doomed chip plant
News British prime minister, Tony Blair will visit the Fujitsu plant in County Durham following the announcement last week that 570 jobs are to be axed. The Newton Aycliffe factory is in Blair's home... [07 Sep 1998]
UK government proposes high-tech solution to traffic build-up
News Deputy Prime Minister, John Prescott, announced the changes on Monday as part of his white paper; entitled New Deal for Transport - Better for Everyone. The UK Government has unveiled its plans to use... [22 Jul 1998]
UK government falls behind electronic transactions target
News It's a high priority for the Prime Minister," he said. Less than ten per cent of UK government agencies are actively upgrading their IT in line with the Better Government Initiative, according to... [10 Jul 1998]
Blair stresses value of NHS performance checks
News The UK Prime Minister has chosen healthcare monitoring over IT investment for the National Health Service. Speaking at the NHS 50th anniversary celebrations, Tony Blair talked of the "scandal of... [03 Jul 1998]