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News A three-year, £1.5m project backed by Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown hopes to identify how countries can use the 'knowledge economy' to spearhead economic growth and competitiveness. The... [02 May 2006]
Gordon Brown opens Net name-and-shame list for retailers
News According to Chancellor Gordon Brown consumers will be able to visit the site to find out the best and the worst prices from supermarkets, electrical shops, clothes stores and music shops. The UK... [20 Oct 1998]
Gordon Brown orders data security spot checks
News Prime Minister Gordon Brown said all government departments and agencies will also have their procedures for the storage and use of data checked by security experts. Brown also... [22 Nov 2007]
Gordon Brown sets up ID fraud taskforce
News Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown has set up a taskforce to explore the future of identity management technologies and how they can be used by both the private and public sectors.... [12 Jul 2006]
Gordon Brown outlines Budget
News Chancellor Gordon Brown has delivered his speech outlining preparations for next year's Budget. Brown will double the reach of current share option schemes up to companies of £30m... [27 Nov 2001]
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... [28 Jun 2007]
Leader: Gordon Brown joins the IT crowd
Leader Prime Minister-in-waiting, Gordon Brown, is the latest politician to join the IT crowd, praising biometrics in a major speech. Brown has earned his shot at the top job through his solid... [14 Feb 2006]
Gordon Brown dubbed "analogue Chancellor"
News Gordon Brown has been dubbed the "analogue Chancellor" for failing to save the Home Computing Initiative (HCI). But in the Budget in March, Brown scrapped the tax breaks, so that... [05 May 2006]
The information underclass: can Gordon Brown bring IT to the masses?
Comment Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown, revealed a seven-point plan to propel Britain to the forefront of global ecommerce development last month. Perri 6 suggested Brown might... [19 Nov 1999]
PM: Parliament to decide ID cards fate
News The Prime Minister Gordon Brown has reiterated his backing for ID cards this week in the face of accusations his support for the controversial scheme is wavering. No2ID's national co-ordinator Phil Booth... [10 Jan 2008]
Share and share alike: Why the Budget let down ecommerce
Comment So did Gordon Brown's Budget help or hinder this dream? This year's Budget, according to Gordon Brown, was built on the realties of the UK's new economy. I'm glad... [23 Mar 2000]
5 years ago... Brown scraps business-mobile levy
News In yesterday's Budget speech, UK Chancellor Gordon Brown said he will scrap a £200 annual tax on company mobile users - a move that will cost the government £25m. It's hard to imagine - for one reason or... [10 Mar 2004]
Inbox: Who's to blame for snail's pace broadband?
Comment Readers were back in full swing following the Christmas break, and quick to respond to a story regarding Gordon Brown's latest economy-fixing plan: spend £17bn. Prime Minister Gordon... [12 Jan 2009]
The Weekly Round-Up: 11.04.08
Round-Up Oi John, you'll never guess who was in 'ere last night - only Gordon bleedin' Brown. The two organisations have produced a Wild West-style 'Wanted' poster offering the reward for anyone who can lawfully... [11 Apr 2008]
UK government urged to give IT industry tax breaks
News UK Chancellor Gordon Brown's annual budget must make bold tax allowances for high-tech firms if the UK is to become a global ecommerce leader, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).... [20 Mar 2000]
