by TheISPA | Feb 12, 2020 | News, Press Releases
The Government has issued their response to the Online Harms White Pater today. The Online Harms White Paper set out the intention to improve protections for users online through the introduction of a new duty of care on companies and an independent regulator...
by TheISPA | Feb 7, 2020 | Political Monitor
Broadband Governments response to the consultation on Street Manager and updates to permit schemes. Following a consultation on Street manager and street works permit scheme changes, the Department for Transport (DfT) has responded to the results of the 10 questions...
by TheISPA | Feb 3, 2020 | ISPA Newsletter, News
Parliament & Internet Conference: debate UK digital policy at the outset of a new Government - 27th February The Parliament & Internet Conference is a prestigious annual conference to discuss Internet policy and inform policymakers by bringing together...
by TheISPA | Jan 31, 2020 | Political Monitor
Cyber Security Government make decision on access for “high risk vendors” The Government published their decision on the future access of Huawei to the 5G and full fibre networks allowing the vendor to supply to non-core parts of the network. The plans, announced...
by TheISPA | Jan 24, 2020 | Political Monitor
Broadband Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) Bill Debate The Telecoms Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) Bill was read for a second time this week, introduced by Digital Minister, Matt Warman MP. At a high level, the debate focussed on many...
by TheISPA | Jan 17, 2020 | Political Monitor
Broadband Questions to the PM on Broadband Following questions form Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP (Con) and Andrew Griffith MP (Con) the Prime Minister reemphasised the Government commitment to put £5bn into the roll-out of gigabit broadband with a roll-out deadline...
by TheISPA | Jan 10, 2020 | Political Monitor
Broadband Parliamentary Question on Broadband connections in rural communities Responding to a question by Mark Menzies MP (Con) asking what fiscal steps were being taken to improve broadband connections in rural communities, the Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Rishi...
by TheISPA | Jan 8, 2020 | ISPA Newsletter, News
Parliament & Internet Conference - 27th February The Parliament & Internet Conference is a prestigious annual conference to discuss Internet policy and inform policymakers by bringing together Government, Parliamentarians, officials, business and civil...
by TheISPA | Dec 20, 2019 | Political Monitor
General Election and ministerial positions Last week the Conservatives secured an 80-seat majority in the General Election. There have be no major changes to Mr Johnson’s cabinet as, despite stepping down as an MP, Nicky Morgan retains her position as DCMS secretary...
by TheISPA | Dec 13, 2019 | News, Press Releases
ISPA congratulates Prime Minister Boris Johnson on his clear and decisive victory and looks forward to the greater political certainty this will mean for our members. Broadband was an important policy issue during the election campaign as radical plans for...
