The government claimed that its £1.7bn rollout plan has gone a long way to closing the “digital divide” in rural areas. more»

A lack of skills and training in remote areas means rural business owners still face barriers when it comes to digital “adoption”. more»

Overall, UK broadband is quite a mixed bag, with rural areas still losing out by a considerable margin. The following four initiatives are, however, cause for optimism. more»

Whether it’s the limited networking opportunities, cash shortages or daily postal service ordeals, running an off-grid business poses a number of challenges for Britain’s rural entrepreneurs. more»

The latest round of funding under the government’s Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) has been announced, with grants earmarked for projects supporting rural broadband projects. more»

The long-awaited digital strategy has arrived, as the government leans on Lloyds, Barclays and Google to deliver its pledge to make Britain “the best place in the world to start and grow a digital business”. more»

Business owners are set to benefit from £440m made available by the government to increase superfast broadband rollout out across UK. more»

Britain must deliver a “Universal Service Obligation” by 2025 that guarantees fast mobile connectivity throughout the country, according to a new report that has exposed the poor condition of the UK’s digital infrastructure. more»

Communications regulator Ofcom has issued a notice stating that it will formally pursue the legal separation of Openreach from BT. more»

The acceleration of bank branch closures in the UK is failing to be countered by effective banking alternatives for small business owners, a new study by the Federation of Small Businesses has found. more»