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  • Digital Inclusion Strategy: helping everyone to get online

    We have launched a strategy and a Digital Inclusion Charter to help more people get online.

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

  • Nuisance calls action plan unveiled

    The first comprehensive and co-ordinated effort to tackle nuisance calls has been published by Culture Secretary Maria Miller.

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

  • UK backs US over ICANN internet move

    Communications Minister Ed Vaizey has welcomed the US government’s decision to transfer its responsibility for the internet’s domain name system to an international, multi-stakeholder process.

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

  • Letter from L Bates to B Lane-Fox of Soho re: Debate on World Wide Web.

    This letter answers points raised in the House of Lords during Debate on 25 Anniversary of the World Wide Web on 16 January 2014.

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  • Ed Vaizey speech on Internet Governance

    Westminster Hall Debate, 20 November 2013.

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

  • Building Bridges: Role of Governments

    Ed Vaizey’s Speech at the UN Internet Governance Forum, Nua Dusa, Indonesia 22 October 2013.

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

  • First homes benefit after government investment to improve mobile coverage nationwide

    More than 200 premises in North Yorkshire village get mobile reception.

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

  • Ofcom to manage release of MOD radio spectrum

    The Ministry of Defence is preparing to release around 200 megahertz (MHz) of radio spectrum to the communications regulator.

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

  • Putting consumers at the heart of communications policy

    Maria Miller announces new strategy, including a nuisance calls crackdown, ending ‘bill shock’ and protecting children online.

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

  • Spending Round 2015/16 - full details of funding for DCMS bodies published

    How DCMS funding will be allocated to our bodies over coming years.

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

  • Tackling illegal images - new proactive approach to seek out child sexual abuse content

    • IWF and CEOP will work together • £1 million of extra funding provided by UK’s largest Internet Service Providers

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

  • 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