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INCA welcomes Lords report emphasising the crucial role of broadband
21 November 2025
The Independent Networks Cooperative Association (INCA) has expressed strong support for a recent House of Lords report highlighting the importance of fast, reliable broadband in sustaining hybrid and remote working across the UK.
The report, titled “Is working from home working?”, emphasises that flexible work arrangements can boost employment opportunities, especially for parents, carers, and disabled individuals. However, it warns that inconsistent connectivity and unequal access risk marginalising many communities.
Find out more Neos Networks completes first fibre installation in landmark UK Digital Infrastructure Project
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20 November 2025
Neos Networks, the UK’s leading dedicated B2B network provider, announced today the successful completion of the first fibre installation under Project Reach, a historic initiative aimed at transforming the UK’s digital landscape over the next decade.
In collaboration with AmcoGiffen and Network Rail, Neos has begun laying new 432-count fibre cables along the Great Western Main Line, connecting London to Cardiff. This initial deployment marks the start of a nationwide rollout that will see at least 1,000km of high-grade fibre installed alongside Britain’s railways, establishing a faster, more secure foundation for the country’s digital economy.
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Major websites experience outages due to Cloudflare disruption
19 November 2025
Several high-profile websites, including X (formerly Twitter) and ChatGPT experienced significant outages on Tuesday, affecting millions of users worldwide.
The disruptions were traced back to problems involving Cloudflare, a major internet infrastructure provider responsible for securing and optimising a large portion of the web. Reports of issues began emerging shortly after 11:30 GMT, with users reporting difficulty accessing sites like Grindr, Zoom, Canva, and others through outage monitoring platform Downdetector.
Find out more Home Bargains partners with Evolve Business Group to enhance store connectivity and security
13 November 2025
Major discount retailer Home Bargains has teamed up with managed network solutions provider Evolve Business Group to upgrade the connectivity and payment systems across its UK stores. The partnership aims to deliver resilient, secure networks to more than 650 stores nationwide, with 50 locations already benefiting from the new infrastructure.
Founded in Liverpool in 1976 by Tom Morris, Home Bargains has built a reputation for offering ‘Top Brands, Bottom Prices’ and a strong commitment to value. The collaboration with Evolve is set to streamline and strengthen the retailer’s network infrastructure to support its ongoing expansion plans.
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