BT launches new manifesto to ‘enact real change’ December 1, 2021 BT Group has launched a new business-wide plan to focus and accelerate its efforts to build a better business for its customers, the economy and society at large this morning.
Omicron optimism: Covid anxiety attack on the financial markets shows signs of alleviating November 29, 2021 The anxiety attack on the financial markets shows signs of alleviating, as investors pause for breath and spot signs of optimism while scientists race to establish the severity of the new variant. The FTSE 100 opened up 1 per cent in early trading, recovering some of Friday’s dramatic losses and the FTSE 250 was 1.5 [...]
BT shares fall back after India’s richest man denies takeover interest November 29, 2021 Shares in BT retreated after having rallied as much as 10 per cent in early trading, after the company owned by India’s richest man denied a media report it was eyeing a bid for the British telecoms giant. Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries said: “We categorically deny any intent to bid for the UK telecoms group [...]
FTSE 100 rises again after bleak Black Friday November 29, 2021 London’s FTSE 100 has risen up slightly this morning after shedding 3.31 per cent on Friday amid the new coronavirus variant scares. The market movements come as the World Health Organisation and Coronavirus experts around the world called this morning for countries to drop travel restrictions and end mass hysteria – and instead be cautiously [...]
BT unveils new Aldgate-based global headquarters November 26, 2021 BT has opened its new global headquarters in Aldgate, after shifting its base from St Paul’s. The One Braham site already has nearly all 3,500 colleagues working from the capital-based HQ. The move formed part of the telecoms giant’s plans to upgrade its branches, which is set to be completed in 2024. “We’re really excited [...]
BT broadband rivals bite back against watchdog decision to allow price slash November 21, 2021 BT’s broadband competitors plan to take on Ofcom after it gave the provider a green light to cut prices by £2.4bn.
Buoyant mining stocks boost FTSE 100 November 19, 2021 A rally among mining stocks boosted London’s premier FTSE 100 index this morning. The capital’s premier index added 0.23 per cent to reach 7,272.35 points, while the mid-cap FTSE 250 index edged back 0.08 per cent to 23,556.93 points. A rally among mining stocks boosted London’s premier FTSE 100 index this morning. The capital’s premier [...]
Virgin Mobile ranked the most complained-about operator according to Ofcom November 16, 2021 Virgin Mobile was the most complained-about mobile operator, along with Three and Vodafone; while Tesco Mobile, BT Mobile, Sky Mobile, EE and O2 were all tied as least complained-about operators according to new Ofcom data.
BT announces ‘epidemiological AI’ prototype to help combat cyber-attacks November 12, 2021 BT has announced its new epidemiology-based cybersecurity prototype, “Inflame”, which uses deep reinforcement learning to enable companies to automatically detect and respond to cyber-attacks.
T20 World Cup: The fab four look for a place in the final November 10, 2021 The knockout stages of any tournament provides unparalleled sporting pressure. A simple task, win or go home. There are no second chances, no redos. Sport at its most intense. A stray ball, bad decision or a hot headed moment can make or break a team performance. This week, in the United Arab Emirates, four of [...]