Proposed Statement of Strategic Priorities for telecoms
Nearly a year after it was first trialled, DSIT has published a consultation on its proposed Statement of Strategic Priorities (SSP) for the communications markets regulated by Ofcom – telecoms, radio and post. In line with Government priorities, the consultation outlines how Ofcom is expected to have regard for and intentionally encourage economic growth when […]
Peers warn of UK communications infrastructure’s exposure to hostile threats
During a House of Lords debate on the Strategic Defence Review, several peers highlighted the acute vulnerability of the UK’s communications infrastructure, including undersea data cables, telecoms networks and mobile connectivity, to hostile state and criminal actors. Liberal Democrat Lord Purvis of Tweed raised concerns about the security of subsea cables, noting that the UK […]
Chancellor delivers Mansion house Strategy with no mention of fraud
On 15 July, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her 2025 Mansion House speech, setting out the biggest overhaul of UK financial regulation in more than a decade with the new Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy, now formally dubbed the “Leeds Reforms”, referencing the the city’s growing influence in the sector as well as the Chancellor’s […]
Government launch Resilience Action Plan
The Cabinet Office has published its new “Government Resilience Action Plan”, outlining a strategic approach to enhancing the nation’s preparedness against various complex risks, including pandemics, cyber-attacks, climate change, and geopolitical instability. The plan revolves around three main objectives: firstly, to continuously assess risks and resilience through improved data-sharing and science-based analysis; secondly, to promote […]
Ofcom publishes 2024-5 Annual Report and Accounts
Ofcom published its Annual Report and Accounts for the year to 1st April 2025, detailing its work over the past year and current objectives across its regulated sectors, including telecoms – highlighting that 25 million homes in the UK can now access gigabit-capable connections. The report references the recent Telecoms Access Review (TAR) and their […]
Ofcom publish review of ADR in the telecoms sector
Ofcom have published a statement regarding their review of ADR in the telecoms sector. You are welcome to read the full response, but in brief: The timeframe before consumers can access ADR has been reduced from 8 weeks to 6 weeks. As a reminder, our response did not oppose this, but warned against shorter timeframes. […]
The 2025 Comms Council UK Awards Finalists Announced!
Comms Council UK today announced the finalists of the 17th annual Awards. Each year, the Awards acknowledge accomplishments within the Unified Communications and VoIP industry. As with previous years, the 2025 Comms Council UK Awards are sponsored by Magrathea, and this year’s winners will be announced at a ceremony at 116 Pall Mall in London […]
CCUK Fraud and Scams Working Group meet with Lords
This week, representatives from CCUK’s Fraud and Scams Working Group met with Lord Vaux, Lord Browne and Lord Cameron, following a recent House of Lords debate regarding financial liability and the telecoms sector in relation to fraud. Lord Vaux, who raised the debate, is a member of the House of Lords Financial Services Regulation Committee […]
Government launch 10 year Infrastructure Strategy
The Government has today published its 10-Year UK Infrastructure Strategy, which sets out a long-term plan for investment in infrastructure, with a guaranteed minimum of £725 billion to be spent over the next decade. This strategy is designed to underpin the wider Industrial Strategy and signals a significant commitment to long-term planning and delivery. In […]
Government publishes Spending Review
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveiled the 2025 Spending Review, which included an announcement to delay the gigabit broadband rollout from 2030 to 2032. The Spending Review sets out departmental budgets for the next four years for both day-to-day spending and investment. This Review is a major milestone for the Government, marking nearly a year of Labour […]
