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Openreach delivers full-fibre to half of UK premises

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January 7, 2025
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Rapid expansion of the Openreach full-fibre network over the past year has delivered faster and more reliable broadband to half of UK premises. Bolstered by major contracts, Openreach has built its full-fibre network quicker and farther than any …

$1.7 Billion & Counting: What Countries Have Blocked The Most Airline Funds In 2024?

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December 30, 2024
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While some of the worst offenders have reduced funds held, nine countries still represent 83% of blocked funds.

MYEFO investing in a sustainable infrastructure pipeline

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December 19, 2024
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The Federal Government is ensuring infrastructure investment focuses on delivering priority road and rail projects, investing an additional $2.7 billion …

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New Secretary of the Department of Transport and Planning

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December 18, 2024
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Jeroen Weimar has been appointed as the Secretary of the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) in Victoria, commencing in …

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IRIS² satellites: EU safeguards Europe’s technological sovereignty

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December 17, 2024
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With IRIS², Europe has tabled its stake in the future of satellites. Through this new infrastructure, the EU aims to bridge connectivity gaps, provide secure communications to governmental users, and safeguard Europe’s technological sovereignty. A newl…

NCSC Chief: UK must act to counter growing cybersecurity threats

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December 4, 2024
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Dr Richard Horne, CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), has issued a stark warning about the growing cybersecurity threats facing the UK. In his first review since taking the helm, Horne emphasised that the UK finds itself in a “conte…

Trump’s FCC chair nomination reignites net neutrality debate

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November 18, 2024
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Net neutrality critic Brendan Carr has been nominated as the next FCC chairman by incoming President Donald Trump. The nomination, which is pending Senate approval, marks a potential pivot in the regulatory body’s approach—given Carr’s well-documented …

Britain shifts radically to a tax and spend economy

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October 31, 2024
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This week’s UK Budget offers some interest for ports, trade and enviromental initiatives, but it offers more interest for the money markets.

Volt Typhoon: Beijing calls US and Microsoft’s claims a ‘political farce’

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October 15, 2024
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Beijing has once again dismissed claims by the US and Microsoft earlier this year regarding Chinese hackers’ involvement in a high-profile cyberattack known as Volt Typhoon. In a report on Monday, China’s National Computer Virus Emergency R…

Why US-France Flights Are Set To Spike In Price

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October 4, 2024
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The French government is reportedly planning to reap more than $1.1 billion through the increases to the schem…