Disadvantaged children face equipment hurdle to access online lessons, study finds
Online tuition can support disadvantaged pupils to learn remotely but access to equipment and reliable internet connections are key barriers
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OneWeb’s broadband satellites could be used to plug rural black hole
OneWeb is reportedly in talks with BT to use its satellite broadband technology to provide coverage to rural areas of
Read moreUK households revealed to be second worst in Europe for e-waste
Britons produce the second largest amount of e-waste per person in Europe, a study has found. In 2019 alone, there
Read moreHybrid 5G/satellite testing facility to open in Oxfordshire next year
A facility for testing 5G and satellite technology is to be created at the Harwell Campus in Oxfordshire, with £3m
Read moreUK government launches information warfare network
The UK Government has launched a new approach, through a network of technical experts, to find ways to conduct information
Read moreUK reliance on foreign satellites risks ‘economic blackout’
Britain could risk an “economic blackout” due to its heavy reliance on foreign satellites, the chairman of UKspace has said.
Read moreWelsh Government deprioritises cars for lower carbon forms of transport
The Welsh Government has revealed its draft strategy to reduce carbon emissions in the transport sector, placing private cars at
Read moreWater sector commits to net-zero carbon plan by 2030
UK water companies have unveiled a plan to deliver a net-zero carbon water supply for customers by 2030. Water UK,
Read moreNCSC forced to ramp up response to escalating cyber attacks during pandemic
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has defended the UK from more than 700 cyber attacks in the last year
Read moreMinistry of Defence takes back control of UK’s nuclear weapons contract
The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has informed contractor Serco that it will take back control of the UK’s nuclear
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