Digital Economy Bill published today

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How to shop safely online this Christmas

Millions of us are now shopping online for Christmas presents. It’s convenient, there’s more choice and you can often save money. It’s also safe and secure so long as you take a few simple steps first. Ofcom has published a video setting out steps consumers can take and things they should look out for when [...]

Political discourse no longer the domain of traditional media

Political discourse is no longer the domain of traditional newspapers and television news bulletins – websites, blogs and news outlets are driving political debate and existing news organisations are now placing a greater emphasis on multi-media platforms – not least to encourage more participation in the political process. BBC Democracy Live is a perfect example [...]

Danish pupils use web in exams

In Denmark, the government has taken the bold step of allowing pupils full access to the internet during their final school year exams…more