The Latest Breaking News from BT

Summer of strikes continues as Paisley communications workers down tools

The striking workers, mainly Openreach Engineer and call centre workers are striking for better pay.

Daily Record · Jul 29, 2022

BT confirms broadband prices could go up by £50 a year - but cheaper deals are out there

Telecoms giant BT says inflation-busting price hikes will kick in next year, but households on certain benefits may be able to get free or cheap broadband deals

Daily Mirror · Jul 29, 2022

'The damage has been proportionate': Thousands of BT and Openreach workers strike for first time in 35 years over pay dispute

"We just want a small piece of that pie for doing our part, and we think that's fair"

Manchester Evening News · Jul 29, 2022

Sacked shadow minister joins BT picket line as Labour war over strikes deepens

A shadow minister sacked after appearing on a picket line joined BT workers striking in central London on Friday as the row over over Labour’s support for unions deepened.

Evening Standard · Jul 29, 2022

BT and Openreach workers begin two day strike in first national telecoms walkout in 35 years

Strike involves mpre than 30,000 engineers who maintain digital infrastructure and around 9,000 call centre workers

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2022

Sam Tarry says ‘time to fight back and reclaim’ Labour as he joins picket line

The former shadow transport minister’s removal from Sir Keir Starmer’s top team was met with fury by unions and the left wing of the party.

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2022

BT and Openreach workers in Perth and Kinross strike for two days over pay row

The protests, taking place on July 29 and August 1, are the first nationwide action at the firm in 35 years

Daily Record · Jul 29, 2022

BT and Openreach workers in Scotland strike amid 'gaslighting' accusation

AROUND 6000 BT and Openreach workers across Scotland are striking in a dispute over pay.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 29, 2022

Strikes, ‘food banks’, takeover fears: the sea of troubles circling BT

Firm that played key role in lockdown is grappling with pay row, strategic uncertainty and the cost of living crisis

The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2022

Who says I don't want to get married? I am hoping to find the right life partner for myself: Anagha Bhosale

Actress Anagh Bhosale, who had quit the show Anupamaa in March, has relocated to an ecovillage in Wada and is spending time pursuing spirituality and offering services to the ecovillage. The actress had exclusively told BT, how she wanted to quit showbiz and live with her parents in her hometown…

The Times of India · Jul 29, 2022