Political Monitor 27/05/2018

Broadband Digital Secretary and Ofcom CEO speak at the Full Fibre Investment Conference DCMS Secretary, Matt Hancock MP, gave a speech at a conference on the future of full fibre in the UK, praising the industry for securing investments in full fibre. He stated that...

Political Monitor 20/04/2018

Broadband UK Digital and Tech Industries During a Westminster Hall debate on the UK digital and tech industries, Shadow Digital Minister, Liam Byrne MP, raised the example of South Korea where FTTP coverage is at 60%. He also cited the commercialisation of 5G in South...

Political Monitor 13/04/2018

Broadband Consumer Green Paper The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has published their long-awaited Consumer Green Paper for consultation. The Green Paper fits into the wider Industrial Strategy which seeks to improve productivity in the...

Political Monitor 29/03/2018

Broadband Government Response to new fibre business rates relief consultation Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG) has published Government’s response to its consultation on the implementation of fibre rates relief as specified in the...

Political Monitor 23/03/2018

Broadband DCMS questions During Oral Questions to DCMS, Digital Minister Margot James MP responded to questions on superfast broadband on behalf of Government: She highlighted the changes made to the national planning policy framework which propose that local...

Political Monitor 16/03/2018

Broadband National Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme announced The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond MP has announced a Nationwide Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme (GBVS) which will provide vouchers of up to £3000 for business, and £500 for residential...