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March Newsletter

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.3″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.3.3″ column_structure=”2_3,1_3″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.3.3″ type=”2_3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.3.3″ hover_enabled=”0″] Invitation to the Distributed Core Network and Network Automation Workshop Presented by ISPA Partner 31st March, ISPA offices, 69 Wilson Street, London, EC2A 2BB The Distributed Core Network and Network Automation Workshop will be taking place on 31st March in our offices in London. The workshop is aimed […]

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Political Monitor 28/02/2020

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.3″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.3.3″ column_structure=”2_3,1_3″][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.3.3″ type=”2_3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.3.3″ hover_enabled=”0″] Broadband Written questions on broadband rollout and geographical coverage Matt Warman, Minister for Digital Infrastructure, answered questions from Chris Elmore MP (Lab), Martyn Day MP (SNP) and Richard Fuller MP (Con) stating that it was the Government’s ambition to expand 4G geographic coverage from all four […]

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Political Monitor 21/02/2020

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.3″][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.3.3″][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.3.3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.3.3″ hover_enabled=”0″] DCMS Ministerial Responsibilities Caroline Dinenage MP, Minister of State for Digital and Culture: Online Harms and Security Digital and Tech Policy including Digital Skills Creative Industries Arts and Libraries Museums and Cultural Property Festival of Britain John Whittingdale OBE MP, Minister of State for Media and […]

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Political Monitor 14/02/2020

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Cabinet Reshuffle Boris Johnson held his first major reshuffle of cabinet which saw a number of significant changes. Rishi Sunak has become the new Chancellor whilst Priti Patel, Dominic Raab, Michael Gove, Liz Truss, Matt Hancock, Gavin Williamson and Jacob […]

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Political Monitor 07/02/2020

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Broadband Governments response to the consultation on Street Manager and updates to permit schemes. Following a consultation on Street manager and street works permit scheme changes, the Department for Transport (DfT) has responded to the results of the 10 questions […]

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February Newsletter

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Parliament & Internet Conference: debate UK digital policy at the outset of a new Government  – 27th February The Parliament & Internet Conference is a prestigious annual conference to discuss Internet policy and inform policymakers by bringing together Government, Parliamentarians, […]

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Political Monitor 31/01/2020

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Cyber Security Government make decision on access for “high risk vendors” The Government published their decision on the future access of Huawei to the 5G and full fibre networks allowing the vendor to supply to non-core parts of the network. […]

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Political Monitor 24/01/2020

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Broadband Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) Bill Debate The Telecoms Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) Bill was read for a second time this week, introduced by Digital Minister, Matt Warman MP. At a high level, the debate focussed on many aspects of broadband […]

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Political Monitor 17/01/2020

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Broadband Questions to the PM on Broadband Following questions form Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP (Con) and Andrew Griffith MP (Con) the Prime Minister reemphasised the Government commitment to put £5bn into the roll-out of gigabit broadband with a roll-out deadline […]

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Political Monitor 10/01/2020

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Broadband Parliamentary Question on Broadband connections in rural communities Responding to a question by Mark Menzies MP (Con) asking what fiscal steps were being taken to improve broadband connections in rural communities, the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Rishi Sunak […]

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January Newsletter

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Parliament & Internet Conference – 27th February The Parliament & Internet Conference is a prestigious annual conference to discuss Internet policy and inform policymakers by bringing together Government, Parliamentarians, officials, business and civil society. The event is hosted by Vicky […]

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