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Long delays after manhole collapses on A82 causing half-hour tailbacks

Drivers are facing long delays travelling on the A82 after the collapse of a manhole cover

The National (Scotland)

William Arnold travelled 1,700 miles to a remote Isle of Lewis phone box and spent about £36 making 52 calls; the usage protected it for another year

William Arnold embarked on a mission to save a secluded phone box on a distant island. To meet Ofcom's operational requirements, he placed fifty-two calls, ensuring that the kiosk remains available for another year. His dedication underscores the vital role public call boxes play in isolated communities, urging others to…

The Times of India

BT’s Openreach new customer deal could be blocked over ‘not fair and reasonable’ concerns

Openreach said it was ‘disappointed’ at Ofcom’s proposed action to intervene

The Independent UK

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Ofcom proposes blocking Openreach new customer deal over competition concerns

The telecoms watchdog said it provisionally found Openreach’s new customer offer was

Evening Standard

BT reports decline in earnings despite ‘solid start’ to year

BT told shareholders that adjusted earnings dipped by 1 per cent to £2.01 billion for the quarter to 30 June

The Independent UK

BT reveals dip in earnings despite ‘solid start’ to year

BT told shareholders that adjusted earnings dipped by 1% to £2.01 billion for the quarter to June 30, compared with a year earlier.

Evening Standard

‘Smart operator’: how BT’s first female CEO helped turn company around

The firm’s share price has risen 80% under Allison Kirkby’s leadership – but pressure remains for her to deliver further growth

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VZ Stock Alert: What to Know About Verizon's International Joint Venture

Verizon announces an international joint venture with BT Group. Here’s what the agreement means for VZ shares in the second half of 2026.

Barchart

BT and Verizon sign 'major milestone' tie-up to connect customers across 180 countries

BT and Verizon are launching a new 50:50 joint venture to give global enterprises cross-border connectivity, cloud and security.

TechRadar

BT merges with US mobile giant in deal worth billions

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The Independent UK

BT and Verizon to create joint global business in $4bn deal

UK telecoms group’s 50/50 venture ends more than 18-month search for a buyer of its international operations

The Guardian - UK

BT and Verizon strike deal to merge international businesses

The joint venture will serve more than 3,000 customers across over 180 countries.

Evening Standard

BT and Verizon merge international operations in new global business worth billions

The joint venture will serve more than 3,000 customers across over 180 countries

The Independent UK

BT pension scheme lost £300m on Thames Water stake

Loss came after decision to write off 8.7% equity stake in water company moving closer towards nationalisation

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The Independent UK

Millions missing out on utility bill support worth up to £900 – here’s how to claim

Debt to water, energy and broadband firms has reached more than £7 billion

The Guardian - UK

BT boss takes home £5.6m as pay and bonus package more than doubles

Allison Kirkby pocketed the payment after BT’s share price surged nearly 80%

TechRadar

‘AI is changing cyber security fast': BT becomes first UK firm to join Anthropic Project Glasswing

BT declares its support for Anthropic’s Project Glasswing – uses Claude Mythos Preview AI model to protect networks against cyberattacks.

The Guardian - UK

BT Digital Voice switched off our vital phone line

The line is vital for our elderly relative’s care, but after 20 calls BT seems unable to resolve the problem

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The Independent UK

Connectivity is so bad that passengers often go ‘off grid’ on UK trains

A new study found that mobile performance on trains is poor, and on board wifi is no better

Fortune

BT CEO on why telecoms needs “more strikers”

Allison Kirkby explains why telecoms needs cultural relevance, stronger infrastructure investment, and leadership that delivers real impact.

The Economic Times

UK may block billionaire Sunil Bharti Mittal from raising stake in telecom giant BT: Report

The UK government is set to block any move by Indian billionaire Sunil Bharti Mittal to increase his stake in telecom giant BT beyond 25%. Officials cite the need to maintain sovereign control over critical national infrastructure, emphasizing this is not personal but a matter of national resilience.

The Guardian - UK

BT warns of smartphone price rises due to chip shortages from AI boom

Telecoms company CEO says tech firms are buying up memory chips to power datacentres relied on by AI

BANG Premier

Frank Skinner teams up with footballing legends on new poem

Frank Skinner has teamed up with a number of footballing legends on a fan-inspired poem about the beautiful game ahead of UEFA Euro 2028 powered by BT.

MarketBeat

BT Group H2 Earnings Call Highlights

BT Group (LON:BT.A) said it met its financial guidance for the year ended March 31, 2026, as record fiber deployment and connections at Openreach helped offset pressure from equipment sales, legacy voice declines and weakness in its international operations. Chief Executive Allison Kirkby said the

Evening Standard

BT ramps up cost cutting as annual earnings flatline

The telecoms giant said it was upping its cost saving target to £3.7 billion, from £3 billion previously.

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