HMRC refuses to use latest technology

Stuart Sumner
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Government's tax office is wary of bleeding edge technology, preferring to wait until it's proven

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will not invest in "bleeding-edge" technology, even if it could provide enhanced security. This was the message from Chris Franklin, head of IT security architecture ...

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