Policy Area

Media and communications

Britain’s media industries are changing. By making sure press, digital, broadcast and mobile services are available to all and responsibly managed, the UK government will encourage and support a thriving sector.

Announcements

1. New blocking powers to protect children online

   • 20 November 2016
   • News story

2. UK for enhanced journalism standards in Malawi

   • 17 November 2016
   • News article

3. DCAB Talk 2016

   • 14 November 2016
   • Speech

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Consultations

1. Consultation on the Leveson Inquiry and its implementation

   • 1 November 2016
   • Open consultation

2. Review of European Electronic Communications Regulatory Framework

   • 14 October 2016
   • Open consultation

3. DCMS Sectors Economic Estimates: Request for user feedback

   • 4 August 2016
   • Closed consultation

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Publications

1. Public Services Network (PSN): compliant services

   • 17 November 2016
   • Guidance

2. Triennial Review of the Information Commissioner's Office

   • 8 November 2016
   • Corporate report

3. DWP official Twitter accounts

   • 25 October 2016
   • Transparency data

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Statistics

1. Broadband Performance Indicator - September 2016

   • 17 November 2016
   • Official Statistics

2. DCMS Sectors Economic Estimates 2016

   • 1 November 2016
   • Official Statistics

3. Broadband Performance Indicator - June 2016

   • 25 August 2016
   • Official Statistics

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Detailed guides

1. Independent evaluation of the UK's broadband State aid measure

   Information for stakeholders on submitting representation for independent evaluation of State aid aspects of its National Broadband Scheme. Read more

2. Public Services Network (PSN) incidents and problems

   How organisations can report and manage operational issues on PSN. Read more

3. Access or provide Public Service Network (PSN) services and connectivity

   How public sector organisations can access or provide free-of-charge services over PSN and how commercial service providers can sell services on PSN. Read more

4. Broadband Delivery UK

   Details of the plan to achieve a transformation in broadband in the UK by 2017. Read more

5. BDUK New Procurement Pipeline

   Supplier briefing sessions for new procurement pipeline Read more