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Rather worrying given current situation with terrorist threats and migration crisis
The Home Office spent at least £830m between 2003 & 2015 on the e-borders programme and its successors, delivering some valuable new capabilities, but has so far failed to deliver the full vision, according to a recent report from the National Audit Office.
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NAO:  E-borders and successor programmes

techUK:  NAO report on e-Borders draws valuable lessons for wider Government

PC&PE:  Committee calls for risk based check pilot at borders

Launch of US Global Entry Service to British citizens

New visa system announced for Kuwaiti visitors to UK

New eGates at Heathrow Airport signal future of expedited travel

Launch of Biometric Residence Permits in Mauritius

EU signs visa waiver agreements with 7 ACP countries

Temporary passport extension stamp ends for British citizens living abroad

Registered Traveller scheme extended

'Exporting the border'? An inspection of e-Borders - Independent

MPs call on Home Office to take direct responsibility for Borders 'Agency'

Best practice of EU countries in the field of integrated border management

Home Secretary letter on the e-Borders programme arbitration

Harnessing Phone-AI for Smarter Customer Service: A Local Government Guide