Why the Rugby World Cup could force up player wages and bring legal challenges to the sport’s salary cap October 31, 2019 When Japan and South Korea hosted football’s World Cup in 2002, it precipitated a significant increase in Asian investment in the sport. Takeovers of high-profile European clubs followed, as did multi-million pound Asia-only sponsorship deals with star players. With the first Rugby World Cup to be held in Asia about to conclude, this milestone could [...]
BT boss Philip Jansen says full-fibre rollout should be ‘top priority’ for next government October 31, 2019 BT’s new chief executive, Philip Jansen, has urged the next government to put a full-fibre rollout at the very top of its to-do list as he warned the UK is growing hungrier for data. While British homes currently have just five connected devices, BT predicts that number will soar to 100 within just five years [...]
BT keeps dividend alive despite heavy network spending October 31, 2019 BT kept its dividend alive despite a hit to earnings and revenue in the first half of new boss Philip Jansen’s first financial year due to hits from regulation and legacy product declines. The telco posted a flat profit and interim dividend as it pushes to try and roll out fibre broadband to 4m premises [...]
The UK has a vital role to play in leading the global fourth industrial revolution October 28, 2019 For nearly a year, my mayoral programme – Shaping Tomorrow’s City Today – has promoted UK innovation and technology, addressed social and digital exclusion, and championed digital skills. And during my recent business delegation visit to Kenya, I saw the great potential that technological innovation offers to individuals and communities seeking financial empowerment. Over the [...]
Twitter goes bonkers over Innocent’s fake conkers drink October 23, 2019 Smoothie maker Innocent, famous for its playful advertising, has been forced to warn people not to eat conkers after putting out an advert for a fake autumnal drink. The company’s promotion of a new range of Innocent nut milks backfired when it included a seasonal addition of conker-based milk, telling customers: “Your taste buds are [...]
O2 completes UK 5G rollout as it switches on network in six cities October 17, 2019 O2 has today switched on its 5G network in London and five other locations across the countries, completing the rollout of the new high-speed network for the major UK providers. Read more: BT Mobile rolls out 5G for consumer and business plans The new network will be available in London, Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Slough and [...]
It’s up to businesses to make sure no one gets left behind in the digital revolution October 14, 2019 The digitisation of the global economy is transforming the way we communicate, work and live. Today, you can transfer money to the other side of the world in the blink of an eye, pay for a coffee by tapping your phone, and open a bank account in minutes. The startling growth of the UK’s innovative [...]
European Championship revamp keeps football open to all October 13, 2019 Every time Indiana Jones takes a plane, his journey is illustrated by a red line moving gradually towards its destination, the aircraft pivoting now and again to refuel as it traverses continents. For those still recovering from trying to understand the Uefa Nations League, the Raiders of the Lost Ark motif helps explain what will [...]
BT Mobile rolls out 5G for consumer and business plans October 11, 2019 BT has become the latest UK mobile network to launch 5G, rolling out its next-generation network in more than 20 towns and cities across the country. Read more: EU warns of cyber risks from state-backed 5G suppliers London, Birmingham, Cardiff and Manchester are among the first locations to gain access to the network, while BT [...]
Why BT’s house party with EE is about to end in a hangover October 9, 2019 If there’s a crisis on the British high street, no one told Philip Jansen. The BT boss has announced that his company will return to bricks-and-mortar, shacking up with mobile subsidiary EE. The shops are part of a wider transformation plan at the telecoms stalwart. Since taking over as chief executive in February, Jansen has [...]