Building Digital UK to be integrated with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Building Digital UK will be integrated into the鈥疍epartment for Science, Innovation and Technology on 1 November 2025.聽
As of 1 November 2025 the executive agency responsible for improving broadband and mobile coverage in hard-to-reach parts of the UK, Building Digital UK (BDUK), will be integrated into the鈥疍epartment for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). This update is part of the Government-wide review of arms length bodies launched in April.
BDUK will continue to deliver its important work as it becomes a directorate of the department and there are no changes to BDUK contracts as a result. Contractors currently working with BDUK do not need to take any action.
The government remains fully committed to BDUK鈥檚 programmes, Project Gigabit and the Shared Rural Network, with 拢1.9 billion allocated for their delivery at the last Spending Review. The success of BDUK鈥檚 work to date means the UK has already met previous targets of 85% gigabit coverage and 95% 4G coverage a year early. The government recently reconfirmed its commitment to achieving nationwide gigabit coverage and now expects 99% of premises to have access to a gigabit-capable connection by 2032.
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