DSIT published new set of voluntary telecoms industry charters
DSIT has launched a consolidated Telecommunications Modernisation package covering the PSTN switch‑off, exchange closures and 2G retirement, alongside new voluntary charters and protocols. The Connectivity Timeline confirms that all users of the Openreach PSTN must be migrated to digital services by 31 January 2027, with 108 telephone exchanges to be closed by 2030 in four […]
Lord Hanson uses Global Fraud Summit keynote to push faster, more joined‑up action on scams
At the Global Fraud Summit in Vienna, Fraud Minister Lord Hanson’s keynote speech set out the UK’s vision of fraud as “one of the defining security issues of our age” and urged governments, law enforcement, platforms and industry to move from “slow‑motion co‑operation” to real‑time information sharing and disruption. He highlighted that fraud now represents […]
Government breaks down barriers to help more women and girls enter the tech sector
As an association running Women in Telecoms Group, we were excited to see new government measures announced today, aimed at boosting female participation in tech. ⭐️ Hundreds of women to get new opportunities in tech as government announces new programme supporting 300 tech roles across the country ⭐️ Thousands of 12 and 13 year old […]
Home Office launches its Fraud Strategy and the new Online Crime Centre
Over the past few years, our members have seen first-hand how quickly fraudsters adapt: exploiting digital channels, targeting vulnerable users and eroding trust in the communications systems we all rely on. That is why we strongly welcome the launch of the UK Home Office’s new Fraud Strategy and the creation of the Online Crime Centre, […]
Fraud and Data-Sharing Workshop
On Friday 13 February, CCUK Chair Tracey Wright chaired a roundtable organised by CCUK and hosted by the Home Office bringing together a number of key stakeholders in the world of anti-fraud and data sharing. As part of the Fraud Charter signed in November 2025, which establishes clear expectations for the mobile and B2B voice […]
Government and major providers sign Telecoms Consumer Charter to end surprise bill hikes
On Wednesday 11 February, the Chancellor and the Technology Secretary Liz Kendall hosted a roundtable with the UK’s biggest telecoms providers including BT, Virgin Media O2, VodafoneThree, Sky and TalkTalk. As part of the roundtable, new voluntary Telecoms Consumer Charter was agreed between government and major broadband and mobile providers. Under the commitments in the […]
Government publishes draft strategic priorities for Ofcom on telecoms, spectrum and post
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has published a Draft Statement of Strategic Priorities for telecommunications, radio spectrum and postal services, setting out five growth focused objectives that Ofcom must have regard to and report against annually. The statement frames economic growth as the primary objective for regulation, with Ofcom expected to align its […]
Home Office White Paper proposes new National Police Service with lead role on fraud and cyber
The Home Office has published aWhite Paper titled ‘From Local to National: A New Model for Policing’, setting out major structural reforms to policing in England and Wales and creating a new National Police Service (NPS) that will take the lead on fraud, economic crime and cyber crime. Under the plans, the current 43‑force structure […]
The 2026 Comms Council UK Awards is now open for entries
Comms Council UK, the UK body representing the VoIP and advanced communications industry, today launches the 2026 Comms Council UK Awards, sponsored by Magrathea. This year’s ceremony will be taking place on the afternoon of 16th July at Kitty Hawk in London. Tickets are on sale here. Entering the 18th year, our awards continue to […]
Report Fraud launches
On the 20th January, the City of London Police announced the full public launch of Report Fraud – a new national service designed to transform how victims and businesses across England, Wales and Northern Ireland report cyber crime and fraud, and how law enforcement and industry respond. The service has been created to provide a […]