Political Monitor 11/01/2019

Brexit DCMS publishes guidance on the eCommerce Directive in the event of ‘no deal’ On the 9th January, DCMS published guidance on the eCommerce Directive in the event of a ‘no deal’ Brexit. The guidance confirms that the Government’s approach in this instance will be...

Political Monitor 21/12/2018

Broadband Government extends Better Broadband Scheme to 2019 The Better Broadband Scheme, which helps people struggling with the slowest broadband speeds, has been extended, with the new application deadline being 31st December 2019. Individuals eligible for the...

Political Monitor 14/12/2018

Broadband DCMS Questions At DMCS Questions on the 13th December, Gillian Keegan MP asked the Digital Secretary, Jeremy Wright MP, if he would make a statement steps that his department are taking to improve access to superfast broadband for rural businesses. Wright...

Political Monitor 07/12/2018

Broadband Which reports on broadband loyalty penalties Consumer group, Which?, have published publishedanother study looking into the impact of “loyalty penalties”, claiming that broadband customers that do not switch or haggle with their provider lose £220 on...

Political Monitor 30/11/2018

Broadband National Infrastructure Pipeline The government announced the “highest sustained level” of infrastructure spending in 40 years as it outlined the £600bn of projects for the coming decade. The updated pipeline, which covers projects such as roads, hospitals...

Political Monitor 23/11/2018

Parliament & Internet Conference The 13th Parliament & Internet Conference, hosted by Nigel Huddleston MP on the 20th November, saw a diverse range of high-profile speakers and panellists discuss themes related to promoting confidence, trust and standards in...