The Spring Budget has failed to recognise the importance of connectivity infrastructure in supporting growth for the UK's digital economy, says Evolve CEO Alan Stephenson-Brown, who seeks more clarity as networks continue to be rolled out.

VolkerHighways has rebranded its telecoms division to VolkerTelecoms and will simplify and strengthen the business as it aids in the nationwide fibre rollout.
VolkerTelecoms provides a solution spanning from exchange to property boundaries, including all civils and fibre works. The team is using a hybrid installation solution which includes building both new underground trench duct networks and overhead infrastructure, as well as using existing infrastructure.
Since the first project went live in February 2020, 1,105,172 metres of trench has been excavated and reinstated and 187,261 homes have been passed across the projects.