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  • Changing technology, changing government, changing lives

    Speaking at the Urban Tech Summit, Sajid Javid sets out the digital challenge facing local authorities.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK Government celebrates 35 years of Welsh language broadcasting

    Guto Bebb: S4C's anniversary a landmark for the UK's rich broadcasting sector

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Reforms to boost UK’s digital infrastructure

    People in areas of the UK with poor mobile coverage will soon get a significant boost to their connections thanks to Government action to speed up the rollout of mobile and broadband services.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Nationwide competition brings 5G one step closer

    A £25 million competition that will cement the UK’s position as a world leader in the development of 5G technology has been announced by Digital Minister Matt Hancock today

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Making Britain the safest place in the world to be online

    Britain is to become the safest place in the world to be online thanks to new proposals announced today by Culture Secretary Karen Bradley.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Independent review of S4C launched

    UK Government Minister Guto Bebb launches review at National Eisteddfod

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Universal broadband to reach every part of the UK

    Homes and businesses from all parts of the UK are set to benefit from universal high speed broadband, Culture Secretary Karen Bradley announced today

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Karen Bradley welcomes DCMS Ministers

    Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport Karen Bradley has today announced her full ministerial team and their portfolios.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Sianel Pedwar Cymru (S4C) Board Member Appointed

    Elan Closs Stephens CBE has been appointed by the Secretary of State as an Authority Member of S4C, until 31 October 2018

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Ofcom Board Member appointed

    Nick Pollard has been appointed by the Secretary of State as a Member of the Ofcom Board, for 12 months from 14 May 2017.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Government acts to protect Openreach employees’ pension fund

    The Government intends to clear the legal path for the separation of BT and Openreach by maintaining existing pension protections for employees – paving the way for better broadband for consumers across the country.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Karen Bradley's UK Digital Strategy Speech

    Culture Secretary Karen Bradley's speech launching the UK Digital Strategy.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Government makes it easier to crackdown on nuisance calls crooks

    From December 30, ownership of the Telephone Preference Service (TPS) will be transferred from Ofcom to the Information Commissioners Office (ICO).

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New blocking powers to protect children online

    Pornographic websites that refuse to stop children accessing explicit content will be blocked under new Government plans.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Government’s first Director General for Digital and Media to help turn Britain into world-leading digital economy

    Matthew Gould is the UK Government’s first Director General for Digital and Media, based in the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New ministerial team at DCMS confirmed

    The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has welcomed a number of new ministers, following appointments made by the new Prime Minister Theresa May.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Extension to term of Chair of Ofcom

    Dame Patricia Hodgson’s term has been extended until 31 March 2018.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK consumers better off in EU from today as roaming charges down to near zero

    UK led drive to cut roaming charges will save consumers millions with roaming charges abolished entirely from 2017

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Digital single market: platforms

    A joint letter from 11 member states to Vice-President Ansip at the European Commission about digital platforms.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Government confirms preferred candidate to be the UK’s next Information Commissioner

    Elizabeth Denham has been confirmed as the Government's preferred candidate to be the UK’s next Information Commissioner.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government