The Government will form a new Digital Markets Unit within the CMA, and make online platforms subject to a code of conduct.
UK Government revises gigabit broadband target
The Chancellor introduced a National Infrastructure Strategy, in which it targets Gigabit broadband for 85% of UK premises by 2025.
UK Government publishes draft Telecoms Security Bill
The bill follows on from the Government’s decision to restrict Huawei’s role in the country’s 5G networks.
EC refers Virgin/O2 merger to the UK competition authority
Ofcom makes new proposal to regulate the transition from copper to fibre
The UK regulator proposes a more flexible approach to withdrawing regulation on copper, in some cases ahead of March 2026.
OECD pushes back on efforts to agree on a common digital tax framework
Governments call for changes to end-to-end encryption
The Governments of seven countries seek to obtain greater access to people’s communications for law enforcement purposes.
