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Speaking at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) on Friday 29 May 2026, telecoms minister Liz Lloyd set out plans to consult on tougher fines and prison sentences for those who damage subsea infrastructure essential fo…
Government to propose tougher fines and prison sentences for those who damage subsea infrastructure essential for UK internet access.
9,500 more homes and businesses in Essex to receive faster, reliable internet as part of the government’s Project Gigabit roll out.
Sir Ian Cheshire named as preferred candidate for Ofcom Chair, subject to parliamentary hearing before final appointment is confirmed.
Case study of Future RAN Competition (FRANC), which awarded ~£36m in R&D funding to support the UK's 5G Supply Chain Diversification Strategy.
Case study on the Open Networks Ecosystem competition, which awarded ~£80.5m in funding to projects supporting the UK's 5G Supply Chain Diversification Strategy
£1.5m Smart Infrastructure Pilots Programme funded councils to trial PAS 191 smart columns, boosting connectivity and services like CCTV, sensors and Wi-Fi
People across England and Wales can find out if they are due a government-backed broadband upgrade with new gigabit address checker.
Liz Lloyd, Minister for the Digital Economy, spoke to techUK Future Telecoms Conference 2026 on 10 February 2026.
Over 100 mobile network masts upgraded to deliver 4G coverage from all major mobile network operators, signalling a major milestone in government’s drive to end total-not-spots
Government calls on the sector to reinforce its commitment to treating customers fairly.
Telecoms consumer protection: letter from the Chancellor and DSIT Secretary of State to CEOs of telecoms organisations.
Letter from the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves and DSIT Secretary of State Liz Kendall to Ofcom Chief Executive Dame Melanie Dawes.
The UK Space Agency is investing £6.9 million in satellite technology that will transform connectivity and secure Britain’s place as a European space leader.
Letter from DSIT Secretary of State Liz Kendall to Ofcom Chief Executive Dame Melanie Dawes.
Building Digital UK will be integrated into the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology on 1 November 2025.
Over 3,800 homes and businesses across north Northumberland can now access lightning-fast broadband in a major milestone for Project Gigabit.
Lesley Cowley OBE has been appointed by Technology Secretary Peter Kyle to chair Building Digital UK (BDUK).
Minister for Data Protection and Telecoms, Sir Chris Bryant, gave a speech at London Tech Week on Wednesday 11 June 2025.
The 2 million vulnerable people who rely on lifesaving telecare alarms to call for help have today been urged to get in touch with their landline providers so companies can provide additional support for them during the swit…
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