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RSS mandelsonFull steam ahead for plans to cut off file-sharers
News Secretary of state for business, innovation and skills Peter Mandelson has reiterated the government's 'three strikes and you're out' plan to cut off illegal file-sharers' internet access. Business minister... [29 Oct 2009]
File-sharers' internet access could be cut off
News The plans, announced by Lord Mandelson's Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, would see ISPs tasked with suspending internet access for users suspected of copyright infringement. Illegal file-sharers could see... [25 Aug 2009]
Does Pirate Bay verdict spell trouble for Google?
Comment This very point is highlighted in Lord Mandelson's Digital Britain report - but it will need to happen sooner rather than later, otherwise more companies are going to be in the legal firing line. The Pirate Bay outcome... [28 Apr 2009]
"It's about removing barriers which hold business back"
News Business secretary Peter Mandelson said in a statement on Monday that the government would seek to remove barriers to enable the UK to remain competitive in an economic upturn. To succeed in this hi-tech, low-carbon... [21 Apr 2009]
SMEs to get their hands on banks' £20bn
News The business secretary, Lord Mandelson, announced the three measures on Wednesday, saying they are designed to tackle the cash flow, credit and investment needs of businesses. We know that some companies are struggling... [14 Jan 2009]
UK tech gets £30m Xmas bonus
News Business Secretary Peter Mandelson has unveiled a £30m investment fund for UK technology businesses looking to expand. Mandelson said in a statement: "It is crucial small and medium sized firms looking... [02 Dec 2008]
EU: IT goods trade pact needs a refresh
News EU trade commissioner Peter Mandelson said: "The ITA remains a milestone duty-free agreement. The European Commission has proposed a revision of the Information Technology Agreement (ITA), a trade pact that for the past... [17 Sep 2008]
Is a fresh roaming row brewing in Brussels?
News Reports on Wednesday suggested Reding will find herself up against trade commissioner Peter Mandelson and industry commissioner Guenter Verheugen, who fear the cuts will damage the operators' competitiveness. [07 Jul 2006]
5 years ago... UK minister answers Mandelson ecommerce jibes
News 28.07.99: DTI minister, Michael Wills, has hit back at criticism from former Trade Secretary Peter Mandelson over the government's handling of ecommerce policy. Speaking at the European Media Forum,... [28 Jul 2004]
Five years ago: Government plays down e-Envoy rumours
News Since the former Trade and Industry minister, Peter Mandelson, talked about the concept of a government-based internet guardian in his ecommerce white paper, the industry has been riddled with rumours about who will be... [28 Jun 2004]
5 years ago... Government pushes UK as ecommerce leader
News The paper, titled: 'Net Benefit: the electronic commerce agenda for the UK', was also backed up by a statement from DTI Secretary of State, Peter Mandelson, saying the UK will become a "digital pathfinder" in the race to... [07 Oct 2003]
Tories launch online book store... selling Labour books
News Among the Labour MP authors enjoying a sales boost from the Tory site are David Blunkett, Peter Mandelson and outspoken back-bencher Tony Banks. The Conservative party has launched an online store selling... [17 Sep 2002]
Call centre monkey storms to mayoral victory
News Besides opening up an entire new career path for call centre workers, the victory will bring H'Angus into direct contact with local Labour MP Peter Mandelson - himself once involved in some monkey business with a rather... [03 May 2002]
DTI report to breakdown ecommerce barriers
News Also expected is the eagerly awaited appointment of the e-minister, which is rumoured to be a two-horse race between DTI minister, Patricia Hewitt, and former DTI chief Peter Mandelson The DTI's ecommerce taskforce... [13 Sep 1999]
Government insider predicts appointment of two e-envoys
News The second e-minister position is rumoured to be given to none other than disgraced former DTI-chief, Peter Mandelson, whose early campaigning for the development of UK's emerging ecommerce sector has clearly paid off. [10 Sep 1999]
