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The UK government's Civil Service can outperform private companies like Palantir in developing IT systems for refugee housing.

PoliticsTechnologyHuman RightsMay 15, 2026score 0.562 posts · 2 replies across 2 instances
The thread discusses the UK government's decision to replace a Palantir IT system with an in-house solution for Ukrainian refugee housing, resulting in cost savings. It highlights the potential efficiency of the Civil Service compared to private companies.

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The UK government's Civil Service can outperform private companies like Palantir in developing IT systems for refugee housing.
Parent: Government EfficiencyEntity: Civil ServiceImpact: positiveDate: May 15, 2026Target: The UK government's Civil Service can outperform private companies like Palantir in developing IT systems for refugee housing.

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"Millions of pounds have been saved by replacing a #Palantir IT system which helps to find homes for Ukrainian refugees with one built by its own experts, a government department has said." "When given suitable resources the Civil Service can often outperform private companies like Palantir." #UKPol https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2l2j1lxdk5o
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"Millions of pounds have been saved by replacing a Palantir IT system which helps to find homes for Ukrainian refugees with one built by its own experts, a government department has said." UK saves 'millions' of pounds by ditching Palantir for refugee system https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2l2j1lxdk5o
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