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Scrapping the ESN programme will not save money, says Home Office

Technology chief admits Airwave replacement project is "very challenging" but scrapping it would be a "false" option.

Home Secretary Priti Patel is reviewing the future of ESN

Home Secretary Priti Patel is reviewing the future of ESN

Date - 22nd January 2020
By - Gary Mason
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Stopping the hugely overspent and overdue Emergency Services Network (ESN) project and reinvesting in the existing Airwave system will not save money in long term, the Home Office has warned. Speaking at the Police ICT Summit in Manchester today...
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