A report on the future of digital industries in Britain aims to make the UK the “digital capital” of the world, the Prime Minister has said. 

The Digital Britain report, published today, outlines the Government’s plan for improving infrastructure, increasing digital participation by ensuring universal access to broadband, and providing better protection for creative industries.

The Prime Minister said the launch of the report will give the country the tools necessary to succeed in the future economy.

“Every business will have access to fast broadband and the report today makes it possible for this to happen in the quickest time.”

“Britain will be the broadband capital, Britain will make the investment that is necessary and every citizen in Britain will benefit from the fast connections.”

The Culture, Media and Sport Secretary Ben Bradshaw delivered a statement to the House of Commons, where he said the report would help to “accelerate Britain’s recovery from the biggest economic shock the world has seen since the Second World War”.

“It is a central part of our industrial strategy, [and] will be key to our economic growth, social inclusiveness and well-being as a nation.”

Ben Bradshaw said that as well as reaffirming its commitment to universal broadband access, the Government has outlined plans to modernise the wireless networks and to ensure that all national radio stations are DAB-only from the end of 2015.

The report also outlined plans to increase digital participation through a £300 million Home Access scheme, which will give children in low-income families access to computers and the internet.

The Government also plans to continue to develop a legal download market serving both consumers and the creative industries. Ben Bradshaw said: “We will also legislate to curb unlawful peer-to-peer file-sharing.”

This morning the Prime Minister toured the Arqiva power transmitter site in south-east London to mark the release of the report.

He was joined by Mr Bradshaw, Business Secretary Lord Mandelson and Communications, Technology and Broadcasting Minister Lord Stephen Carter.

Read the Digital Britain Report here: Digital Britain