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  • Telecommunications (Security) Bill: Illustrative designated vendor direction and designation notice

    This page provides illustrative drafts of a designation notice and designated vendor direction referring to the use of Huawei equipment and services in the UK’s telecoms networks.

    • From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and 1 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Research into recent dynamics of the press sector in the UK and globally

    This study by Plum Consulting for the Department of Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) examines recent press sector dynamics in the UK and internationally.

    • From: Department for Culture, Media and Sport and 1 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Implementing the European Electronic Communications Code

    This consultation seeks views on the implementation of the European Electronic Communications Code (Directive (EU) 2018/1972)

    • From: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Proposed reforms to permitted development rights to support the deployment of 5G and extend mobile coverage

    This consultation seeks views on the principle of amending permitted development rights to support deployment of 5G and extend mobile coverage.

    • From: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2018 to 2021) and 1 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Mapping online advertising issues, and the industry and regulatory initiatives aimed at addressing them

    This is a study for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport on online advertising issues and self-regulatory initiatives.

    • From: Department for Culture, Media and Sport and 1 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Consultation on the Renewal of Analogue Commercial Radio Licences

    This consultation seeks views on whether to extend licences for analogue commercial radio stations.

    • From: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Online advertising - call for evidence

    Call for evidence on the effective application and enforcement of advertising standards relating to content and placement online

    • From: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • New Build Developments: Delivering gigabit-capable connections

    The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport is seeking views on proposals to mandate that new build homes are able to access gigabit-capable connections.

    • From: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport and 1 others
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Consultation on decriminalising TV licence evasion

    We welcome views from both members of the public and organisations on whether the Government should proceed with the decriminalisation of TV licence evasion by replacing the criminal sanction with an alternative civil enforc…

    • From: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • The Cairncross Review: a sustainable future for journalism

    This independent report presents an overview of challenges facing high quality journalism in the UK, putting forward recommendations to help secure its future.

    • From: Department for Culture, Media and Sport and 1 others
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Ensuring tenants’ access to gigabit-capable connections

    The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport is seeking views on proposals to make it easier for commercial and residential tenants to access high quality and reliable broadband.

    • From: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport and 1 others
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Proposed Acquisition of Inmarsat plc by Connect Bidco Limited

    Consultation relating to the proposed acquisition of Inmarsat plc by Connect Bidco Limited.

    • From: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Requirements for Video Sharing Platforms in the Audiovisual Media Services Directive

    Consultation on the UK government's proposed approach to implementing the provisions pertaining to Video Sharing Platforms in the Audiovisual Media Services Directive 2018.

    • From: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Consultation document on the revised undertakings offered by News UK

    The Secretary of State has commenced a consultation period within which interested parties may make representations in relation to the revised undertakings offered by News UK. These undertakings reflect the Secretary of Stat…

    • From: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Audiovisual Media Services

    Consultation on the UK government's proposed approach to implementing the Audiovisual Media Services Directive 2018.

    • From: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Street Works Toolkit

    A guidance outlining best practice for managing street and road works for the deployment of broadband infrastructure.

    • From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and 3 others
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Call for evidence on sustainable high-quality journalism in the UK

    The Cairncross Review is examining the sustainability of high-quality journalism in the UK.

    • From: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • News Corp UK and Ireland Limited - Invitation to Comment on a request to accept undertakings in place of conditions relating to its acquisition of The Times and The Sunday Times newspapers in 1981

    Invitation to comment on the News UK application to DCMS requesting that the Secretary of State accept proposed undertakings in place of undertakings agreed in 1981

    • From: Department for Culture, Media and Sport and 1 others
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Contestable Fund: Final Scope

    How DCMS is supporting public service content for young audiences and audio through the pilot Contestable Fund

    • From: Department for Culture, Media and Sport and 1 others
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Call for Evidence: Extending Local Full Fibre Broadband Networks

    This call for evidence is seeking views on how the Government could best use public funding to encourage further and faster deployment of full fibre broadband networks.

    • From: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
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