Government consults with broadband firms on Huawei alternatives
Ministers seek to understand current use of vendor’s kit
Locked-down libraries may cause ‘connectivity crisis’ for elderly people
Data shows majority of facilities yet to reopen
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Rees-Mogg claims ‘compromises of virtual parliament are no longer necessary’
Motion from leader of the House of Commons will be voted on today, as MPs from all parties voice opposition
NHS seeking to ‘lock in’ better use of tech necessitated by coronavirus
Minister says health service is seeking to ensure it continues to benefit from initiatives such as remote working
Scottish NHS staff offered mental-health apps
Two programs offered for free to front-line workers
Birmingham launches free online counselling service for young people
Tool from specialist firm XenZone offers web-based counselling
NHS to offer trusts free online video tool for outpatient consultations
Organisations will also be offered £20,000 to support investment in hardware
House of Commons reveals plan for video PMQs
Speaker of the house outlines proposals for virtual sessions to be televised live
Major telecoms firms agree free calls, data and broadband upgrades for NHS staff
Fourteen companies agree to provide gratis services and updates
Coronavirus misinformation reaching one in two adults
Study from Ofcom sheds light on spread of falsehoods
‘Crazed conspiracy theory’ – Downing St says 5G vandals are endangering lives
Government and industry make plea for spread of misinformation to cease
Government teams up with Candy Crush Saga in fight against coronavirus
Popular puzzle game will be among a range of video games to embed messages encouraging users to stay at home
Government evaluating ‘every technological solution’ for virtual parliament
Support for a digital House of Commons is growing
DfE to set up portal for staff to buy homeworking kit
Department looks to get platform up and running this week
Prisons service expects to offer virtual visits for inmates ‘imminently’
Government is currently looking at possible options to facilitate remote contact
Call for ‘digital parliament’ gains backing of one in five MPs
Campaign launched by Labour MP Chi Onwurah is supported by 124 other members
Will the UK government use phone tracking to fight pandemic?
Various other countries are using voluntary or mandatory tracking to follow spread of pandemic, as PM says tech will ‘help us see the disease as it is transmitted’
Twitter directs #Coronavirus searches to NHS website as government steps up social media push
Government ramps up engagement with tech firms in bid to promote accurate advice and information
NHS app adopted by just 0.4% of eligible population in first year
More than 90% of GP-registered citizens cannot currently access their medical records online
Government defeats Tory rebellion in Commons Huawei vote
An amendment that would have guaranteed the removal of the Chinese vendor’s kit by 2023 was not passed
Defence committee launches probe into Huawei and 5G security
MPs will consider issues including whether it is possible to separate peripheral and sensitive parts of networks
NHSX to review patients’ online channels
National organisation to consider efficacy of existing portals and apps
Donald Trump ‘apoplectic’ with Boris Johnson over Huawei ‘betrayal’, report claims
US president and UK prime minister clash over 5G decision during ‘lively’ phone call