tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications 2023-12-18T00:00:00+00:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-measures-to-better-protect-vulnerable-customers-agreed-with-telecoms-firms 2023-12-18T00:00:00+00:00

UK phone providers have agreed a number of new measures to protect vulnerable customers as phone lines are upgraded to a new digital network.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/major-broadband-rollout-for-derbyshire-to-benefit-over-17000-rural-homes-and-businesses 2023-12-15T00:01:07+00:00

Tens of thousands of people in rural Derbyshire will enjoy access to next generation gigabit broadband after a major contract was signed to upgrade the county’s network as part of Project Gigabit

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/more-than-half-a-billion-pounds-in-connectivity-investment-this-year-to-benefit-more-than-330000-homes-and-businesses 2023-12-15T00:00:00+00:00

More than £530 million in investment this year will boost broadband for over 330,000 hard-to-reach homes and businesses across the country.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/security-measures-strengthened-to-bolster-uk-data-storage-protections 2023-12-14T00:00:00+00:00

Tougher security and resilience measures for data centres operating in the UK to protect against potential disruption.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/major-broadband-upgrade-for-thousands-of-rural-properties-in-oxfordshire-and-north-east-staffordshire 2023-11-27T12:09:52+00:00

Thousands of people across rural parts of Oxfordshire and North East Staffordshire are set to benefit from new lightning-fast broadband thanks to £43 million of UK government funding.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/public-services-transport-and-creative-industries-sectors-set-for-36-million-5g-connectivity-boost 2023-11-16T00:00:00+00:00

Ten regions spanning from Glasgow to the West Midlands in the UK are set to benefit from a £36 million fund aimed at expediting innovation driven by 5G technology.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/support-for-tv-production-firms-to-accompany-channel-4-reforms 2023-11-08T14:09:17+00:00

The UK TV production industry will benefit from new safeguards as the government proceeds with reforms to support Channel 4’s long-term sustainability.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/connected-britain-2023-digital-infrastructure-minister-speech 2023-09-28T09:58:54+01:00

Minister for Digital Infrastructure, John Whittingdale, gave a speech at Connected Britain in London on 20 September 2023.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/smart-tech-to-be-trialled-in-towns-and-cities-with-4-million-funding-to-boost-local-connectivity 2023-09-20T07:00:00+01:00

Towns and cities across the UK will deploy smart street lamps to test next-gen digital tech, offering EV charging and improved wireless connectivity, as part of a £1.3 million government pilot.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-grants-for-rising-star-developers-to-help-turn-video-game-ideas-into-smash-hits 2023-09-14T12:28:56+01:00

Creative developers and start-up studios can bid for new cash from a multi-million pound government funded scheme to turn their new video game ideas into market leaders  - and potentially score a hit such as Grand Theft Auto�

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/88-million-research-and-development-boost-for-innovative-connectivity-to-future-proof-uk-mobile-network 2023-09-14T07:00:08+01:00

Sporting venues and tourism hotspots will see trials of new mobile tech to increase the resilience of the UK mobile network, thanks to £88 million of UK government R&D investment in innovative connectivity.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/apprentices-kick-start-careers-in-cumbria-as-gigabit-broadband-rollout-gathers-pace 2023-09-04T00:15:01+01:00

The first cohort of Cumbrian apprentices are now in training for telecoms jobs of the future, following millions of pounds of investment from the UK government.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/40-million-fund-launched-to-unlock-5g-benefits-across-the-uk 2023-07-31T09:32:00+01:00

The government has launched a £40 million fund to spark local digital revolutions and unlock 5G benefits across the UK.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-rules-crack-down-on-illegal-ads-and-protect-children-online 2023-07-25T00:01:03+01:00

New rules to crack down on illegal ads, influencer scams and protect children online

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-gets-new-status-in-global-data-privacy-certification-programme 2023-07-06T17:02:14+01:00

The UK has become the first country in the world to be granted Associate status in the Global Cross Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) Forum.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/major-broadband-boost-for-218000-rural-homes-and-businesses-in-norfolk-suffolk-and-hampshire 2023-07-03T09:30:26+01:00

Homes and businesses in southern and eastern parts of England are set to benefit from new lightning-fast broadband connections backed by almost £320 million of UK government investment.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/bold-plans-to-boost-digital-connectivity-across-the-country-from-wi-fi-in-lamp-posts-and-satellites-in-most-rural-parts-of-scotland 2023-06-12T10:15:00+01:00

Technology Minister Sir John Whittingdale has announced initiatives in a bid to cement the UK as an international leader in telecoms.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/plans-for-local-tv-stations-to-remain-on-air-until-2034 2023-06-07T14:20:00+01:00

Local TV services are set to remain on the airwaves until 2034, subject to a review of each station’s future plans, under new proposals.

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-guide-to-boost-understanding-of-video-games 2023-05-30T10:45:03+01:00

New guide for academics and industry aims to boost understanding of video games to support UK’s world leading sector

tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/review-of-british-tourist-authority-underway 2023-05-18T11:29:54+01:00

Operator of VisitEngland and VisitBritain is being independently reviewed to ensure the organisation is effectively supporting tourism across Great Britain