Businesses hail new Openreach rural full-fibre focus
BT broadband provision division announces next step in gigabit broadband deployment programme to offer levelled-up connectivity for premises in hardest-to-reach parts of the UK
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Trade bodies representing rural Britain have declared enthusiasm for plans by Openreach to build full-fibre broadband to at least three million more homes and businesses in some of the country’s hardest-to-serve communities.
The latest announcement is part of the BT broadband provision division’s promise to extend the benefits of gigabit broadband to all of the UK, not just the metropolitan areas. It also says its updated build plan will be fundamental to the UK government achieving its target of delivering gigabit-capable broadband to 85% of the country by 2025 and follows an extended investment commitment by its parent, BT Group.
Post-Brexit trade deals must prioritise high-quality British jobs, Government warned
Organisations are concerned No 10 will not meet its ambitions for the economy if it fails to set out a clear policy framework for trade
1 June 2021 • 9:30pm
There is mounting concern about an imminent trade deal between the UK and Australia
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Post-Brexit trade deals must prioritise high-quality British jobs, the Government has been warned by business groups, consumer rights bodies and unions.
The International Chamber of Commerce, Trades Union Congress and Which? are among 11 organisations that have written to International Trade Secretary Liz Truss demanding she urgently codify the UK’s approach to trade.