Sue Robb of 4Children talks to Julie Laughton and Alison Britton from the Department for Education about the role of childminders in delivering the 30 hours free entitlement.
Oxfordshire hits superfast broadband target early
Over 95 per cent of Oxfordshire premises are now able to get superfast broadband, with more than 73,000 households and businesses to connect to superfast broadband speeds.
New figures, released by the Better Broadband for Oxfordshire (BBfO) partnership, show that take-up of the technology by local households and businesses is among the highest in the country, with more than 50 per cent of those reached by the roll-out already opting for an upgrade.
The government’s Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK) programme aims to make superfast broadband available to 95 per cent of the country by the end of the year.
David Bartholomew, cabinet member for Finance at the council, said: “Reaching these important milestones in the run-up to Christmas and ahead of schedule is a terrific achievement and shows our commitment to make this important service available to as many parts of Oxfordshire as quickly as possible. We’re using a combination of technologies and co-funding solutions to ensure residents and businesses in even the smallest, most remote parts of our county have access to fast broadband.”
BBfO is a partnership between Oxfordshire County Council, BT Group and BDUK.
Latest News
25/04/2024 - 10:13
An emergency meeting of the Scottish Cabinet was called this morning.
25/04/2024 - 09:48
A Scottish government-backed deep-water terminal connecting the Western Isles has been handed over to operators.
24/04/2024 - 11:50
Broadcasters have been issued a warning by Ofcom to maintain impartiality ahead of General Election due to take place before 25 January 2025.
24/04/2024 - 09:49
More than £30 million has been paid out via two Scottish Government benefits to help people deal with increased energy costs this winter.
23/04/2024 - 11:20
A topping out ceremony has been held at Government Property Agency’s (GPA) First Street government hub.
Company Focus
The Isuzu D-Max is a rugged workhorse that can fulfil a myriad of purposes as both a business and personal vehicle. Consequently, the D-Max is a particularly popular choice when it comes to farming, construction, and trade industries. Uncompromising in nature, the D-Max strives to be the ideal companion for many business needs.
Event Diary
UKREiiF has quickly become a must-attend in the industry calendar for Government departments and local authorities.
The multi-award-winning UK Construction Week (UKCW), is the UK’s biggest trade event for the built environment that connects the whole supply chain to be the catalyst for growth and positive change in the industry.
Supplier Profiles
At GeoEnergy Design, we're on a mission to disrupt the traditional way heating and cooling ha
Latest Features
Professor Harith Alani, director of the Knowledge Management Institute at the Open University explains how AI can be used for good and bad.
Alex Lawrence, head of health & social care, techUK sets out techUK’s Five Point Plan for CareTech.
