Two more locations in the UK have just announced the roll-out of superfast broadband as the government's digital strategy gathers pace.

Three million additional homes and businesses have benefited from the government's investment in superfast broadband, official figures have revealed.

Fast broadband is essential for workers in rural parts of the UK to work efficiently, new research has suggested. According to a study by Europasat, rural workers waste 16 minutes every day while waiting for their slow internet connection to respond. This adds up to nine days each year that are lost because of poor broadband services.

A roll-out of superfast broadband in Hampshire means that almost 60,000 additional homes and businesses now have access to a much faster broadband connection.

More than 40,000 homes and businesses in the Welsh town of Usk, Monmouthshire have gained access to superfast broadband thanks to a new rollout.

Members of Parliaments (MPs) are to launch an investigation into broadband in the UK amid concerns about rolling out superfast services to some parts of the country.

More than 2,700 homes and businesses on the Isle of Bute are to benefit from the roll-out of superfast broadband.

The superfast broadband services in Suffolk must go faster, one of the county's MPs has said.

Having access to fast broadband speeds is essential for businesses and residents to work productively, one Scottish MP has said.

More than 40,000 additional premises across Wales will gain access to superfast broadband thanks to a second phase roll out of the country's broadband initiative.