Changelog
Track the evolution of UKSpending and see how we're improving
Search Results Enhancements
Added sorting by relevance, total revenue, and year-to-date revenue. Display result counts and "showing top X" indicators. Improved mobile layout for search results and enhanced empty state with search suggestions.
Public Sector Overview Pages
Introduced comprehensive sector overview pages for each type of public body (councils, NHS trusts, government departments, etc.) with aggregate spending statistics, monthly spend trends, top suppliers, and expense breakdowns.
Enhanced Search Experience
Improved search functionality with better formatting, more accurate results, and support for additional public sector types.
AI-Powered Header Mapping
Enhanced our data ingest with frequency-based analysis to better understand and map data headers, improving data import accuracy.
Performance Optimizations
Improved the resilience and performance of supplier filters and data displays across the platform.
Enhanced Discoverability
Added meta descriptions for registered companies and a sitemap for high-spend entities to improve data accessibility.
Entity Change Tracking
Added ability to track when entities merge or split, ensuring historical spending data remains accurate and traceable over time.
Improved Data Discovery
Enhanced our Updatotron system with text restrictions and automated date detection, making it easier to find and process new spending data.
Mobile Experience Improvements
Enhanced transaction table display and navigation for mobile users, making it easier to explore spending data on any device.
SIC Code Analysis
Introduced analysis by Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes, with year-over-year spend comparisons and interactive visualizations to better understand spending patterns.
Contract Integration
Added comprehensive contract data integration from Contracts Finder, including awarded contracts and CPV code tracking for better spend categorization.
SEO Improvements
Added sitemap and meta descriptions to improve discoverability of spending data and make information more accessible to search engines.
Companies House Integration
Added automatic company data updates from Companies House, enriching supplier information with official registration details and SIC codes.
Automated Data Collection
Launched Updatotron system for automated data collection from government sources, with intelligent header mapping and validation to ensure data accuracy.
Enhanced Data Processing
Added support for multiple file formats and encodings, improving our ability to process data from various government departments.