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New Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
The impact of the recent resignations over Brexit has resulted in Jeremy Wright QC MP being appointed as Secretary of State at DCMS since Matt Hancock MP is replacing Mr Hunt as health secretary.
Symantec releases free VPNFilter checker
The VPNFilter malware is able to infect a number of broadband routers but to date tools to help people quickly check if there are affected have been hard to find, but with the launch of a free tool by Symantec at least some aspects of this IoT malware can be checked for.
Matthew Hare awarded OBE for services to broadband provision
The CEO of Gigaclear has been awarded the Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the 2018 Birthday Honours.
Finalists for 20th ISPA Awards are unveiled
The work for the annual ISPA Awards starts back in December and with just over two months to the final awards ceremony on 12th July the shortlist of 67 nominees has been published for what is set to be a very special 20th anniversary set of awards.
Margot James joins DCMS as Minister for Digital
After the promotion of Matt Hancock MP this left a gap in the role of Minister for Digital and Margot James the MP for Stourbridge has been appointed.
Matt Hancock promoted to Culture Secretary in cabinet reshuffle
The Minister for Digital position is now vacant as Matt Hancock MP has been promoted to the position of Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.
2018 ISPA Awards the search for the stars is underway
The 20th ISPA Awards are now open to entries to all providers of internet services.
BBC Watchdog takes a bite out of Virgin Media
After many weeks of preparation and checking the many facts around what is a very varied and complex arena BBC Watchdog in episode 2 of the current series looked at the failed speed promises for Virgin Media.
Time to nominate your Internet Hero and Villain for a 2017 ISPA Award
Has someone, a government or an organisation done something affecting the Internet world that deserves recognition - say NOW who ISPA should consider.
Gainshare to push superfast broadband further in Surrey
Surrey County is already one of the best county council areas for access to superfast broadband but it is set to get better.