BT pauses landline cut off after Storm Eunice victims were unable to call 999 March 29, 2022 BT has backtracked on plans to replace landline phones with digital ones following complaints that this would leave the elderly and vulnerable at risk. Following a reports from the Telegraph which found that BT customers were blocked from calling for help during storms earlier this year, the company has now apologised and said it got [...]
Gambling giant 888 launches African joint venture as online betting market swells March 29, 2022 Gambling giant 888 makes a major move into the African market, signing an agreement with industry specialists to form 888Africa.
Sadiq Khan pumps £10m into rebuilding London as international tourist hub March 29, 2022 London's mayor Sadiq Khan has redoubled his commitment to boost tourism in the capital as new data has revealed the number of West End visitors is still lagging 16 per cent below pre-pandemic levels.
Twenty penalties for Number 10’s ‘partygate’ set to be dished out March 28, 2022 Twenty fines are set to be issued to twenty people following police investigations into the infamous ‘partygate’ at Downing Street and Whitehall during lockdown.
The Oscars launches formal review after Will Smith slaps Chris Rock at live ceremony March 28, 2022 The Oscars film academy has formally condemned Will Smith for slapping Chris Rock and has launched a formal review into the incident. Jaws dropped during last night’s ceremony after acting super star and Oscar winner Will Smith climbed on stage to slap gag comedian Chris Rock for a joke about his wife Jada Pinkett Smith. [...]
Second P&O ferry grounded following sackings row March 28, 2022 Another P&O ship is being detained as the ferry firm rides of the waves of the ongoing sackings scandal, which saw the firm replace 800 seafarers with lower-paid crew. As reported by Sky News this evening, The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) said earlier in the day that the Pride of Kent was undergoing checks [...]
Roman Abramovich ‘poisoned’ during Russia-Ukraine peace talks March 28, 2022 Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich reportedly suffered the symptoms of poisoning when he attended peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
Shareholders prepare to turn back on Ericsson chief amid supposed Isis payments March 28, 2022 Some of Ericsson’s biggest investors have said they would vote against clearing some of its board members of responsibility over the possible payment of bribes to militant groups in Iraq, such as the Islamic State. Cevian Capital and Norway’s sovereign wealth fund have revealed their plans to vote against the motion due tomorrow at the [...]
HP snaps up video device maker Poly for £1.3bn as tech firm embraces remote work pivot March 28, 2022 Tech giant HP has announced plans to snap up audio and video devices maker Poly for $1.7bn in cash as it looks to ride the hybrid work boom.
Inmarsat posts humble revenue growth as satellite giant gears up for Viasat’s £5.4bn takeover March 28, 2022 British satellite giant Inmarsat reported a humble 6.3 per cent hike in revenue to $1.35bn (£1.03bn) in 2021 as the company gears up for the completion of its $7.3bn (£5.4bn) takeover by US rival Viasat.
