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New gigabit address checker launches as rural Britain sees surge in rollout of faster broadband and mobile coverage
People across England and Wales can find out if they are due a government-backed broadband upgrade with new gigabit address checker.

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Government breaks down barriers to help more women and girls enter the tech sector
Women at every stage of their careers are set to benefit from new government measures announced today, aimed at boosting female participation in tech.

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Tech companies must go 'above and beyond' to protect women and girls from online abuse or face further action
Tech firms must do more to protect women and girls online or face further action, Tech Secretary Liz Kendall warns at major platform roundtable.

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Government to create new lab to keep UK in the fast lane on AI breakthroughs
A new UK AI research lab will be created to unlock breakthroughs which could transform healthcare, transport, science and everyday technology.

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Cutting-edge timing technology to protect vital services
New terrestrial timing signal will ease reliance on satellite systems for digital infrastructure, like mobile phone networks and online banking.

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Landmark consultation seeks views on major measures to protect children on social media, gaming platforms and AI chatbots
Government launches a landmark consultation on UK children’s digital wellbeing, covering social media age bans, curfews, AI chatbots and gaming.

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