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How will IT fare under Gordon Brown?
News IT chiefs and analysts predict some key differences between Gordon Brown and his predecessor Tony Blair but warn nobody should hold their breath expecting a sea change. Ovum analyst Eric Woods said at a policy level, it is unlikely there will be... [28 Jun 2007]
Brampton Factor: Public sector woes
Comment As Gordon Brown heads for 10 Downing Street it is worth having another look at his old claim that IT expenditures would drive down government costs - especially with Richard Granger, the leader of the troubled NHS IT programme, heading for the... [20 Jun 2007]
UK pay-as-you-drive fuelled by local plan
News Shadow transport secretary, Chris Grayling, said in a statement: "It's now clear that Gordon Brown is as committed to the government's road-pricing plans as Tony Blair has been, despite the petition signed by 1.8 million people and official... [23 May 2007]
CIO Jury: Has Blair been good for IT?
News The verdict comes in the same week that Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown delivered his 10th Budget, in which he took away with one hand - by controversially scrapping the tax breaks for Home Computing schemes - and gave with the other - by... [23 Mar 2006]
Compulsory ID cards for UK citizens within five years
News A late round of lobbying by Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown in Blair's absence ensured the government won the crucial votes in the House of Commons and overturned amendments made to the ID cards bill last month by peers in the House of... [14 Feb 2006]
Opinion: Something's rotten in the software economy
Comment In his speech to the Labour Party Conference in Brighton this week, Gordon Brown, UK Chancellor and prime minister-in-waiting, promised to take measures to resurrect the UK's failing manufacturing sector - but said nothing that might inspire those... [28 Sep 2005]
Blair reshuffle sidelines ecommerce minister
News Last week's reshuffle has now seen Timms replacing Ruth Kelly in the role of Financial Secretary to the Treasury under the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown. The UK's ecommerce minister, Stephen Timms, has been moved to a role in the... [15 Sep 2004]
Gates' knighthood draws criticism for Blair
News Among those speaking out against the decision is a member of the European Parliament who expressed disgust at the timing of the announcement, which coincided with Gates' visit to the UK to discuss NHS software licensing and attend an event chaired... [28 Jan 2004]
Blair gives techie-spice a job he really, really wants
Comment A close friend and ally of Gordon Brown, Alexander has a reputation for taking his politics seriously and is clearly eyeing a role on the Cabinet before he hits his 40th birthday. Alexander was catapulted into politics in 1997, winning Paisley... [12 Jun 2001]
'Take skills crisis more seriously,' politicians urged
News IoD chief George Cox praised Chancellor Gordon Brown's move to abolish betting tax in response to the emergence of online services, but criticised complicated legislation such as the RIP or 'Snooping' Act. [27 Mar 2001]
Gerstner holds private meeting with Tony Blair
News Morris says she's confident the project will be successful, and that after the trial period she'll have enough evidence to convince Gordon Brown to finance a rollout across the UK. Lou Gerstner, CEO of IBM, met with UK Prime Minister, Tony Blair... [02 Dec 1999]
Budget expected to reveal 'laptops for teachers' initiative
News Schools in England and Wales are likely to receive a major IT boost tomorrow, when UK Chancellor Gordon Brown announces a major 'laptops for teachers' initiative in his third budget speech. Tony Blair's pledge to equip 40,000 teachers in Scotland... [08 Mar 1999]
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