Digital Britain – Interim Report

The UK Government has published a plan to secure Britain’s place at the forefront of the global digital economy. The interim report contains more than 20 recommendations, including specific proposals on next generation networks,universal access to broadband, the creation of a second public service provider of scale, the modernisation of wireless radio spectrum holdings, a digital future for radio, a new deal for digital content rights and enhancing the digital delivery of public services.
The Byron Report has contributed significantly to this report. The UK Council for Child Internet Safety (UKCCIS) was a core recommendation and has now been established. One of its roles will be to implement a child Internet safety strategy as part of the Digital Britain Report. FOSI is a member of the UKCCIS Council.