The Latest Breaking News from BT

BT announces plan for pay rise of up to 16% for all but highest paid staff

Discussions with the Communication Workers Union and Prospect have led to both unions recommending agreement

Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2022

BT asks ministers to help pay for low-cost broadband for poorest customers

Critics say telecoms firms such as BT – which made £1.9bn profit last year – can afford to keep customers on benefits connected

The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2022

KCom chief outlines £17m copper to fibre switch looming for 170,000 phone customers

Hull telecoms giant will roll-out key strand of full fibre strategy exchange by exchange from April next year

Birmingham Post · Nov 24, 2022

Stirling set to become world’s first fully augmented reality city

App-based tech aims to help guide visitors round the city in a more immersive way

Insider UK · Nov 10, 2022

One-of-a-kind Gin Spa reopens its doors this month in Glasgow

The new owners have parted with over £300,000 to bring Gin Spa back to the city with a new subterranean venue, which will triple the capacity of the original space.

Glasgow Live · Nov 7, 2022

Auction firm that started with ECHO ad now sells millions of pounds worth of property

"The city has changed dramatically since we started"

Liverpool Echo · Nov 5, 2022

Power struggles: UK companies gear up for winter blackouts

From backup generators to empty offices on standby, bosses are preparing for worst-case scenarios

The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2022

BT is feeling the squeeze as inflation clouds its future

Telecoms company warns of job cuts as cost pressures and energy bills threaten its financial plans

The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2022

BT warns of more job losses as rising bills force bigger cost-cutting drive

Telecom giant blames 18% fall in profits on need for extra savings after £200m energy bill increase and soaring inflation

The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2022

BT ups cost cut plans as profits tumble

BT today upped its cost savings target by £500 million to £3 billion, raising the prospect of more job cuts and increasing the chances of another fight with unions.

Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2022