The Government has decided to follow in Australia’s footsteps with a complete ban for under-16s, while pledging additional restrictions on gaming and AI chatbots
Event debrief: Ireland 2026: Shaping Europe’s Connectivity Future
Ireland has its work cut out given the universal view that much work is needed to deliver a DNA that is true to its original intentions
Q1 2026 European operator results: Regulatory and policy highlights
European operators struck a notably more optimistic tone on regulation and consolidation in Q1 2026, with several executives welcoming the EC’s draft merger guidelines as a potential turning point for the sector
Loosening the regulatory grip on AI
Plans to regulate AI are increasingly being rolled back as policymakers look to avoid any strict guardrails that could hinder AI development
The conditions for copper retirement in the UK
Ofcom consults on removing Openreach’s copper charge controls where 90% of premises in an exchange area have access to fibre
Event debrief: BEREC’s 14th Stakeholder Forum
The body’s early assessment of the DNA provided for the day’s ‘fil rouge’, with the EC appearing defensive in the face of a robust critique of its proposals
One year of the UK’s Digital Inclusion Action Plan
While over 1m people have been helped to get online since the launch of the plan, there are calls for the Government to turn promising first steps into lasting change
Event debrief: techUK Tech Policy Conference 2026
Discussions unsurprisingly centred around the future of AI as industry and policymakers came together to forge a positive path forward for the UK’s tech sector
Event debrief: INCA Better Fibre Live 2026
Industry came together to discuss the prospects for, and concerns surrounding, the UK’s altnet market, and the role of consolidation in shaping its future
DMCC Act: Commitments on mobile ecosystems
The CMA’s proposed decision demonstrates the flexibility provided by the act, despite criticism of a weakened approach
