Government News 23 January 2026 - 26 January 2026

Capgemini puts Capgemini Government Solutions up for sale after ICE row as shares rise
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Capgemini puts Capgemini Government Solutions up for sale after ICE row as shares rise

Capgemini shares rose up to 2% Monday after the company announced plans to sell its U.S. subsidiary, Capgemini Government Solutions, following criticism over a contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The unit’s December 2025 deal with ICE involved data-driven “skip tracing.” French lawmakers and unions demanded more transparency and broader action. Capgemini said legal limits on oversight prompted the sale.
February 2, 2026
Treasury Drops Booz Allen After Trump Tax Leak, Rattling Federal Contractor Trust
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Treasury Drops Booz Allen After Trump Tax Leak, Rattling Federal Contractor Trust

The U.S. Treasury canceled all contracts with Booz Allen Hamilton, citing failures to protect sensitive IRS data. The department holds 31 contracts with the firm, totaling $4.8 million annually. The move follows the conviction of ex-contractor Charles Littlejohn, who leaked tax records of hundreds of thousands, including Donald Trump, between 2018 and 2020. Booz Allen has not responded to the termination.
January 26, 2026
UK’s £1bn AI data centre thrown into doubt after ministers concede ‘serious error’
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UK’s £1bn AI data centre thrown into doubt after ministers concede ‘serious error’

The UK High Court has allowed a legal challenge to proceed against government approval of a £1 billion, 90-megawatt data centre in Buckinghamshire. Officials admitted the project’s climate safeguards were not secured, agreeing the planning consent should be quashed. The case will move to a full hearing later this year. Developer Greystoke Land maintains the approval was valid.
January 23, 2026