EU launches “Click a Tree” online climate change campaign

The European Commission has launched its new initiative “Click a Tree” in a drive to raise awareness of the actions we can all take to fight climate change and protect the environment.

Becta calls for 'Know IT All' resource to be used in all primary schools

Professor Tanya Byron launches pioneering new e-safety resource for primary schools.

Do snap pictures on sports day, says Information Commissioner

Parents wishing to capture the moment their child crosses the finish line at their school sports day should not be deterred by data protection myths.

UK Universities plan to become world leaders in on-line distance learning

A new task force to ensure our universities become the first choice across the world for on-line distance learning has been announced by Higher Education Minister, David Lammy.

European Commission calls for an open, independent and accountable governance of the internet

The European Commission, the executive branch of the European Union, called in a strategic document for more transparency and multilateral accountability in the governance of the internet.

When your yogurt pots start talking to you: Europe prepares for the internet revolution

The internet is evolving rapidly: while 25 years ago it was connecting only about a thousand users, today it links around 1.5 billion people across the world.

Twitter allows protesters to communicate to the world

A big triumph for social media, as Twitter proved it's a conduit for more than just updates on what you ate for breakfast this morning.

Digital Britain – Government hogwash…

The long awaited Digital Britain report, launched on Tuesday 12 June 2009 “lacks any serious Government commitment to get the 8 million British adults online who have never used the internet”, says leading digital inclusion charity, Citizens Online.

The internet is as vital as water and gas

"Every home will have broadband access as we aim for a digital Britain fit to take on the world" states Gordon Brown in a letter to the Times.

Critics Slam Digital Britain Report

A long-awaited road map for the U.K.'s tech future drew fire from opponents of a proposed broadband tax and of efforts to curtail illegal file-sharing