Ofcom calls on broadband firms to provide low income homes with support packages February 15, 2022 Ofcom has called on all broadband companies to better support low income households, suggesting the use of “social tariffs” across the board. These special discounted broadband packages are available to an estimated 4.2 million households in receipt of Universal Credit. However, only 55,000 homes have taken advantage of these discounted rates so far – just [...]
EU to probe public sector cloud services following pandemic boom February 15, 2022 European privacy watchdog said today that it will launch joint investigations with 22 national regulators into the use of cloud-based services by the public sector to check if they comply with its privacy safeguards following the digital transformation pandemic boom.
Virgin Media O2 commits £10bn investment in UK as London boasts largest 5G footprint February 15, 2022 Virgin Media O2 has revealed that its 5G network has now hit two thirds of the capital, giving London the largest 5G footprint within the group. The telecoms giant has committed to investing at least £10bn in the UK, and has delivered 5G to more than 2,000 sites across the country last year. It has [...]
London markets turn to cigarettes and gold as geo-politics panics February 14, 2022 It appears investors in the blue-chip index were resorting to gold and cigarettes today, as London markets grapple with the declining geo-political landscape.
Apple whacked with another £4.2m antitrust fine by Dutch watchdog February 14, 2022 Apple faces another setback today after the Dutch antitrust watchdog fined it €5m (£4.2m) for failing to allow software app makers to use non-Apple payment methods for dating apps on the App store. The tech giant failed to meet the deadline set by the Authority of Consumers and Market (ACM), and represents the fourth time [...]
Champagne toasts record year thanks to post-pandemic buzz and US sparkle February 14, 2022 Champagne sales reached an all-time high last year, thanks to the post-pandemic boom and a United States surge. While French producers already said last year they expected a sales record, they now confirmed 2021 sales hit $5.7bn (£4.2bn), 14 per cent above the pre-pandemic high. Exports reached 180 million 0.75 litre bottles, up 37 per [...]
BBC Studio names Rebecca Glashow as head of global distribution showing commitment to US growth February 14, 2022 BBC Studios has named Rebecca Glashow, currently president of BBC Studios Americas, to head its global distribution from New York, underlining its commitment to the US. Glashow will lead on global distribution outside of the UK and Ireland, encompassing content sales, direct-to-consumer services, international channels, co-productions and licensing, BBC Studios said. The commercial arm of [...]
Public inquiry begins into Post Office scandal that saw 700 managers face criminal convictions February 14, 2022 Former Post Office sub-postmasters and mistresses started giving evidence as part of a public inquiry on the Horizon scandal today. It comes after more than 700 branch managers were given criminal convictions between 2000 and 2014 when faulty accounting software called Horizon made it look as if money was missing. The system, developed by the [...]
New Peloton chief bats away takeover talks after Amazon and Nike investor buzz February 14, 2022 Peloton’s new chief exec has denied claims that the firm is gearing up for sale, subduing investor excitement that the fitness company was about to be scooped up by Amazon or Nike.
Metropolitan Police Federation turns against London Mayor saying it has ‘no faith’ in him following Cressida Dick’s resignation February 14, 2022 The Metropolitan Police Federation, which represents more than 31,000 officers in London, has said it has “no faith” in London Mayor Sadiq Khan following the resignation of Dame Cressida Dick last week. Ken Marsh, chairman of the federation, said: “We have let the Mayor’s office know in no uncertain terms how our brave and diligent [...]
