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  • Speeding up mobile broadband roll-out

    Essential to creating jobs, growing our economy, and a key part of ensuring that Britain wins the global race.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Press briefing: morning 25 April 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the GDP, Communications Data Bill, appointment of Jo Johnson and Abu Qatada.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Press briefing: morning 20 March 2013

    The Prime Minister's Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on Cabinet, unemployment figures, Leveson, Cyprus and Syria.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 4G auction to deliver a ‘significant economic boost’

    Operators could roll out 4G services by the summer.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Chair of Board overseeing 4G TV coexistence scheme appointed

    DCMS appoints David Hendon.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Nationwide boost to mobile coverage moves a step closer

    Mobile network operators agree on scheme financing.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Television licensing and content

    Encouraging strong, high-quality broadcasting.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • BBC governance

    How the BBC operates.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Vaizey urges satellite platforms to end fees for public service broadcasters

    Paying millions of pounds to be broadcast on satellite is not ‘fair or equitable’. Speaking at the Oxford Media Convention, Communications…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Public service broadcasters should no longer pay to be shown by satellite platforms

    Satellite platforms should end the fees they charge public service broadcasters for carrying their channels Ed Vaizey said today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Speech to the Oxford Media Convention

    Speech by Ed Vaizey to the Oxford Media Convention, covering issues around the Communications White Paper: connectivity, content and consumer issues.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ed Vaizey switches on Oxford local digital radio

    New transmitters bring more DAB stations to local listener.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Changes to e-privacy and online data protection rules

    Ed Vaizey calls for collaboration between the European Commission and the US Administration.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Renewal of Channel 3 and 5 licences "good news for viewers in Scotland"

    The Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore has welcomed the news Channel 3 and 5 are to have their licences renewed for another decade, subject to negotiations including levels of public service broadcasting.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • NI viewers to get ROI channels

    Extra channels available following digital switchover.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Mobile phone companies work together to speed up 4G roll-out

    New joint venture will ensure viewers can continue to enjoy Freeview when 4G services are introduced.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Global Radio and Guardian Media Group Radio merger not to be considered on media plurality grounds

    The merger between Global Radio and Guardian Media Group (GMG) Radio will not be considered on media plurality grounds.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Speed up of 4G roll-out to boost economic growth

    UK set to get next generation mobile broadband services.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Speed up of 4G roll-out to boost economic growth

    UK consumers and businesses are set to get comprehensive next generation mobile broadband services in the 1st half of next year.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Chair of Interim Mitco Oversight Board appointed

    DCMS appoints David Hendon

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government