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UK Government agrees measures with the telecoms industry to tackle the coronavirus pandemic

Operators will offer more generous allowances, and be fair to customers who struggle to pay their bills on time.

UK Government to legislate for gigabit-ready buildings

In its response to a public consultation, the DCMS announced it will propose laws to equip new-build homes with gigabit broadband from the outset.

UK Government to sign £1bn deal with MNOs for the Shared Rural Network

The deal will take 4G coverage to 95% of the UK landmass by end of 2025.

UK Government to empower Ofcom to regulate online content

The regulator will monitor the way in which online platforms fulfil the statutory duty of care that new legislation will impose on them.

UK Government gives partial green-light to use of Huawei in 5G networks

The Chinese vendor will be allowed in ‘non-core’ parts of networks, where its market share will be capped to 35%.

UK Government consults on implementing the European Electronic Communications Code

UK Government consults on implementing the European Electronic Communications Code

The UK will transpose the Directive, despite the upcoming exit from the EU.

UK Parliament’s Science and Technology Committee backs Huawei in Supply Chain Review

UK Parliament’s Science and Technology Committee backs Huawei in Supply Chain Review

The chair of the committee wrote a letter to the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport, ahead of the publication of the outcome of the Telecoms Supply Chain Review.

UK Parliament’s DCMS Committee publishes final report on Disinformation inquiry

UK Parliament’s DCMS Committee publishes final report on Disinformation inquiry

The Committee for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport in the House of Commons has concluded its inquiry into Fake News.

UK Government sets out strategy to improve mobile coverage and broadband investment

UK Government sets out strategy to improve mobile coverage and broadband investment

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport has opened a consultation to guide Ofcom’s strategic priorities.

UK and Canadian Parliament form joint international committee to hear Facebook’s CEO

The Chairs of the UK Select Committee for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, and of the Canadian Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy, and Ethics, have invited Mark Zuckerberg to an unprecedented joint hearing