Posted on: 15th April 2026, by Tracey Wright
Fraud remains one of the most significant challenges facing the UK economy, affecting individuals, businesses and public services alike. Latest figures estimate it costs £14.4bn each year and accounts for around 45% of reported crime. So, it’s reassuring to see that the Government’s latest Fraud Strategy – launched at London’s Guildhall on 9th March – […]
Read MorePosted on: 6th March 2026, by Tracey Wright
International Women’s Day can sometimes feel uncomfortable to write about as it focuses on just one group but, highlighting women once a year in this way does not mean failing to support others. We can, and should, be inclusive to all. There is always a risk of sounding worthy or implying that nothing has changed […]
Read MorePosted on: 24th February 2026, by Magrathea
In our newsletter in August 2025 – when the weather was sunny, dry and warm – we highlighted the proposed Statement of Strategic Priorities for telecommunications (SSP) from the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) while it was in consultation. Now in a dark, cold and wet winter, the draft is to lie for […]
Read MorePosted on: 22nd January 2026, by Magrathea
Summary With the Openreach WLR shutdown now just one year away, much attention is rightly focused on customer migrations, but less visible — and equally significant — changes are happening at carrier level. The transition from TDM to IP interconnection is not simply a technology upgrade; it represents a fundamental shift in how voice networks […]
Read MorePosted on: 9th December 2025, by Tracey Wright
As has become my tradition here is a brief roundup of our year at Magrathea. I hope you will enjoy, but if you are simply too busy to read what has become quite a lengthy update (it’s been a busy year!), the key message is that I want to wish all of our clients, suppliers […]
Read MorePosted on: 4th November 2025, by Magrathea
As we head into winter and the UK braces for inevitable storms, we started preparing a fairly routine reminder about resilience and avoiding single points of failure. We know that when we write these topics, we are often preaching to the converted or stating the obvious – but a number of recent events across the […]
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