Political Monitor 12/09/2014

Broadband Westminster Hall Debate on superfast broadband in urban areas On Tuesday, Mark Field MP introduced a Westminster Hall debate on the roll-out of superfast broadband in urban areas. The intention of the debate was to emphasise that problems surrounding high...

Political Monitor 05/09/2014

Broadband Treasury minister hints at further support for broadband rollout in next budget Responding to a question about funding for internet and communications infrastructure for homes and businesses in Enterprise Zones, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny...

Political Monitor 08/08/2014

Broadband Digital Communications Infrastructure Strategy consultation The Department for Culture, Media & Sport has published its Digital Communications Infrastructure Strategy for consultation. Government is seeking evidence on what digital communications...

Political Monitor 01/08/2014

Broadband   Citizens Advice Criticises ISP’s actions on broadband cancellation charges The Citizens Advice service published evidence this week claiming that customers are finding themselves locked into unsuitable broadband contracts or hit by arbitrary...

Political Monitor 25/07/2014

Broadband House of Commons Summer adjournment debate The summer adjournment debate in the House of Commons covered a wide range of topics including criticisms of poor broadband coverage raised by Neil Parish MP and Meg Hillier MP. Parish called for more to done to...

Political Monitor 21/07/2014

Broadband Federation of Small Businesses calls for more ambitious broadband rollout targets The Federation of Small Businesses has published a report calling for more ambitious targets for the rollout of superfast broadband to businesses across the UK. The report...