In recent months the largely cordial relationship between the UK and China has deteriorated sharply. This has happened after over two decades when, regardless of the political complexion of successive UK governments, the trend was towards closer engagement and cooperation. This briefing looks at why and how this has happened.
Browse local data to see how broadband connectivity and speeds vary in different parts of the UK
This Library briefing paper provides an analysis of the Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) Bill 2019-20. It includes background information and stakeholder comment. The Bill was introduced to the House of Commons and given its First Reading on 8 January 2020. Second reading took place on 22 January 2020.
Debate Pack
This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate to be held in Westminster Hall on Wednesday 4 March 2020 at 9.30am on the security implications of including Huawei in 5G. The debate will be opened by Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP.
Research Briefing
This Library Paper looks at Government plans to regulate content on social media.
Research Briefing
This Commons Library Briefing provides information about the Government's Universal Service Obligation (USO) for broadband.
Research Briefing
This briefing provides statistics on the TV licence fee and general television viewing trends. TV licence fee revenues grew from £3.5 billion in 2010/11 to over £3.7 billion in 2018/19 (in cash terms).Total BBC income in 2018/19 was £4.89 billion. TV licence fee revenues accounted for around 76% of total income.
Insight
Internet connectivity is now an essential part of modern life. So how will the new Government support new nationwide digital infrastructure?
Research Briefing
A Commons Library Briefing on Government policy for building nationwide gigabit-capable full-fibre broadband.
Insight
How should social media be regulated for harmful online content and activity?
Constituency Casework
This page provides information on preventing and reporting nuisance calls: unsolicited and unwanted marketing messages; silent or abandoned calls; and spam texts.
Research Briefing
This Library Briefing Paper looks at age verification for online pornography.
Research Briefing
The No-deal Brexit: A guide to Commons Library research is an annotated bibliography of sources published by the House of Commons Library on a potential no-deal Brexit. It will be updated regularly. Links to the papers included in the resource are available on this page, the downloadable version includes additional comment on some of the selected papers.
Debate Pack
This pack has been prepared ahead of the debate to be held in Westminster Hall on Thursday 3 October 2019 on regulating the internet of things. The debate will be opened by Chi Onwurah MP.
Research Briefing
A House of Commons Library Briefing on 5G - the fifth generation of mobile technology. Included is an explanation of 5G and its expected uses; policy challenges associated with 5G and information about the roll-out of 5G in the UK including forthcoming spectrum auctions.
Debate Pack
At 1.30pm on 5 September 2019 there will be a Westminster Hall debate on the involvement of patients in the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare. This debate was nominated by the Backbench Business Committee and will be led by Henry Smith MP.
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