UK.gov warned that digital transformation hype is no substitute for delivery

The UK government's initial claims of £45 billion in potential productivity savings through digital transformation in public services have been criticized by the Science, Innovation and Technology Committee as 'overly optimistic projections' that undermine efforts. The committee cited the figure as an example of minister-led hype, with skepticism from experts like Nick Davies at the Institute for Government, who highlighted the difference between productivity improvements and actual cashable savings.