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Openreach declares aim to accelerate UK high-speed broadband rollout

Openreach says it'll have 25 million customers on its full fibre network by December 2026, and 30 million by 2030.

TechRadar

Queens of influence: Meet the women shaping Europe's future

In its 28th year, the annual MPW list recognizes 100 women leading major global companies. This year, 21 listees are at the helm of European companies.

Fortune

FTSE 100 slides after jump in UK Government borrowing

An unexpectedly high borrowing figure had economists predicting that tax increases ‘feel inevitable’ later this year.

Evening Standard

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BT sees earnings holding firm amid mammoth cost-cutting drive

The group reported underlying earnings up 1% to £8.21 billion in the year to March 31, as cost savings helped offset a 2% fall in revenues.

Evening Standard

Virgin Media O2 teams with Daisy group to deliver £3 billion giant to take on BT

Virgin Media O2 and Daisy Group have merged in a £3 billion B2B play to challenge BT, but complex finances and integration loom large.

TechRadar

Moira Stuart backs BT campaign over awareness on traditional landline phase-out

The broadcaster has spoken previously about her own experience with scam calls

Evening Standard

Sustainability Week: Telecoms’ winding road to net zero

Can telcos hit net zero while managing ageing networks? The circular economy may hold the key.

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The death of customer service: why has it become so, so bad?

More than 75% of Britons say they are frustrated with poor service, and chatbot ‘helpers’ aren’t helping. Our consumer champion considers the problem – and how you can complain much more effectively

The Guardian - UK

'Stunned': Scots Openreach staff left 'angry' at job cuts announced in video meeting

SCOTTISH Openreach workers were left “angry and stunned” after being told of major redundancies during a video call meeting.

The National (Scotland)

First Thing: White House texts secret Yemen airstrike plans to reporter

Catastrophic security leak sparks calls for investigations. Plus, Tesla’s European sales drop 44%

The Guardian - UK

No change needed: campaigner saves his last local phone box

BT had planned to remove the familiar red kiosk in rural Norfolk until 89-year-old Derek Harris intervened

The Guardian - UK

UK broadcasters fined £4.2m for illegally sharing details on freelancers

Competition watchdog rules BBC, ITV, BT and IMG pooled data on fees for production workers at football and rugby matches

The Guardian - UK

Four sports broadcasters fined £4m after colluding on freelance pay rates

BT, IMG, ITV and BBC have all been fined after a regulator found companies coordinated on how much to pay freelancers.

Evening Standard

BBC, ITV among broadcasters fined £4.2m after sharing secrets on freelancers pay

BT, IMG, ITV and BBC have all been fined after the companies coordinated on how much to pay freelancers

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Evening Standard

Major broadband providers outperformed by smaller rivals in annual survey

Zen Internet earned the highest ratings across the board and a customer score of 77% in the annual Which? survey.

The National (Scotland)

DWP benefits that could cut your broadband or phone bill to £10

Martin Lewis discussed social tariffs that can cut broadband or phone bills and are open to people claiming DWP benefits ...

TechRadar

Thousands of UK households could get a free 56WHr battery worth £150 to keep power supply to their Wi-FI routers uninterrupted

Collaboration between Vodafone, BT, KCOM and Zen Internet hopes to keep business customers and the vulnerable connected even during power outages.

Evening Standard

Mobile and broadband 2025 price increases: Start date and charges explained

Price hikes totaling over £74 million a month are on the way, but millions of customers could avoid them... and even save money.

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Evening Standard

Apprentice star and BT boss join Board of Trade

They are among 10 chief executives and business leaders picked to act as advocates and ambassadors for their sectors and support growth.

Top News

Japanese Woman Summoned For Allegedly Kissing BTS Member

South Korean police summon Japanese woman for allegedly kissing BTS member Jin without consent at a free hug event. Investigation ongoing.

The Guardian - UK

‘I don’t want it to die’: one man’s battle to save the last phone box in his village

In 1935, Derek Harris was born – and so was the K6 red phone box. Now, Harris is spending his 90th year ensuring this beloved local facility isn’t lost

Evening Standard

Government will ‘take everybody into the digital future’ with new inclusion plan

Technology ministers Peter Kyle and Sir Chris Bryant have unveiled a new plan to boost access to digital skills training and tech.

TechRadar

Virgin Media was down – here's everything we know about today's outage

Virgin Media internet was down for hours earlier today –here's everything we know about what happened.

Tom’s Guide

Virgin Media outage LIVE — internet service "fully restored"

Virgin Media went down for thousands of users, but service has now been "fully restored."

Evening Standard

Thousands of BT customers locked out of emails after website outage

Most problems were reported shortly after 5am this morning

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