Analogue phone lines will reach the end of their life by 2025
Damage to Openreach's cables in Clapham may have been to blame
New investment will include spending on 5G diversification, local fibre networks and Shared Rural Network 4G initiative, government says
Move follows government ruling on 'high-risk' vendors
New laws will force developers to ensure that all new homes are hooked-up to 1Gbps broadband
The UK could have had full-fibre 20 years ago, but for government short-sightedness. But this election's fibre promises should be treated with scepticism, writes Professor Peter Cochrane
Social media companies to face "legal duty of care" to protect children online, NCSC role to be reviewed and extended, and Charter of Digital Rights promised
BT backs Prime Minister Boris Johnson's pledge to roll-out fibre broadband nationwide in just five years
Move would allow rivals to supply 5G services to the lucrative enterprise sector
Bury, Barking and Bexley all on the list along with Greater Glasgow