UK government saves millions by replacing Palantir system with in-house refugee housing platform
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Summary
The UK government saved millions of pounds by replacing a Palantir IT system used to match Ukrainian refugees with accommodation under the Homes for Ukraine scheme. Palantir initially supported the system for free, but the government later built its own in-house IT system, which officials say is more flexible while maintaining high security standards.
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The government said its in-house IT system was 'more flexible' while meeting 'high standards' of security.
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