House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
The integration of Building Digital UK into the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
13 October 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Proposed by Ian Murray Lab Edinburgh South
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Key points
- The integration of Building Digital UK into the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is planned to occur from November 1, 2025.
- BDUK will be a directorate within DSIT's Digital Technologies and Infrastructure group.
- This move follows a Cabinet Office review into Arm's Length Bodies.
Issue summary
The statement discusses the planned integration of Building Digital UK (BDUK) into the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).
Action requested
BDUK will be integrated as a directorate within DSIT's Digital Technologies and Infrastructure group from November 1, 2025. This follows the Cabinet Office’s review into Arm’s Length Bodies and supports the department's growth in digital delivery.
Key facts
- BDUK is currently an executive agency of DSIT.
- Integration will take place on November 1, 2025.
- Project Gigabit and Shared Rural Network are key programmes led by BDUK.
- £1.9bn funding has been announced for these projects in the Spending Review.
- Current gigabit broadband coverage is at 85% and 4G coverage is at 95%, meeting targets a year ahead of schedule.
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