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Ofcom investigating BT after disruption to 999 emergency call service

Telecoms firm, which manages 999 phone system, says it will publish findings of own inquiry on Thursday

The Guardian - UK

Ofcom launches probe into BT over UK-wide 999 calls outage

Fault left emergency services in many parts of country temporarily advising public not to call 999 on Sunday

Evening Standard

Watch out Sky - BT offers you a ludicrously cheap way to watch TV and Netflix but deal ends today

BT is dishing out Sky channels at a ludicrously low price but you must act now to claim.

Daily Mirror

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Contingency plans being drawn up for Thames Water collapse

UK government and Ofwat holding discussions amid fears firm cannot survive because of huge debt pile

The Guardian - UK

Thames Water boss steps down amid backlash over environmental record

Sarah Bentley had revealed she would forgo her bonus after criticism of utility’s discharge of raw sewage

The Guardian - UK

Mobile and broadband firms accused of fuelling UK ‘greedflation’ with major price hikes

Government accused of being ‘asleep at the wheel’ after firms push through biggest round of price hikes since 1991

The Guardian - UK

Why are UK telecoms firms imposing inflation-busting bills?

Exclusive: Ofcom is facing calls to intervene after companies pushed through prices rises of up to 17% this year

The Guardian - UK

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How can BT be so insensitive to the needs of my 100-year-old mother?

Her landline is vital for an emergency alarm but it insists on a new 18-month contract if she cancels broadband

The Guardian - UK

HSBC to move out of Canary Wharf headquarters due to hybrid working

The bank, which aims to move to the former head office of BT, says it wants to reduce its global office space by 40%

The Guardian - UK

BT apologises for technical faults that hampered 999 emergency call service

Emergency services across the country were impacted by the system failures from around 8.30am, which prevented 999 calls from connecting.

The Independent UK

Issues with 999 emergency calls continue due to BT technical fault

The technical fault affects all emergency services including police, fire, ambulance and coastguard

Liverpool Echo

Issues with 999 calls continue after technical fault, says BT

The emergency phone system is still functioning because it was supported by a ‘resilient’ back-up system, the company said.

The Independent UK

Investigation launched after 999 technical fault stopped calls from connecting

The UK Government confirmed a back-up system is running and those facing emergencies should now be able to connect when calling 999 or 112, but that 101 or 111 should be called if people continue to face difficulties.

Glasgow Live

Emergency 999 phone lines back up and running following 'system failure'

BT confirmed that a back-up platform has been activated after issues with 999 calls connecting were reported on Sunday morning.

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The Guardian - UK

‘Technical fault’ stops 999 calls for more than an hour

BT says back-up platform now working and people should make emergency calls to police, ambulance and fire services as usual

The Independent UK

Emergency number back in use after nationwide technical fault

BT said it had implemented a back-up platform after issues with 999 calls.

Wales Online

BT says people can now call 999 'as normal' after fault

Serious problem led to police and other emergency services around the country to be told to call 101 instead

Bristol Post

Technical fault affecting 999 calls - local police issue advice in case of emergency

999 calls have not been connecting across the country

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The Independent UK

Emergency calls not connecting amid technical issues

Several police forces and fire and ambulance services said they were affected.

Chronicle Live

999 calls to emergency services back in use after earlier technical fault

A technical fault affected 999 lines, including North East police and fire services, and people were being asked to call 101 in an emergency

Manchester Evening News

999 service restored after Greater Manchester Police, fire, and ambulance services issue warning

Advice was issued

Nottingham Post

'Once-in-a-generation' landline phone change for people in Nottingham

BT recently announced plans to roll out its new home phone service, Digital Voice, on a region-by-region basis, starting with the East Midlands

The Independent UK

Family waited five minutes for 999 call response following baby’s collapse

Wyllow-Raine Swinburn’s family had spent 40 minutes giving her CPR as they waited for an ambulance to arrive, Oxford Coroners Court was told.

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Manchester Evening News

Inside the Man City effort to take on Sky and BT in growing media battle for fans

As major broadcasters Sky and BT undergo sweeping changes, Manchester City are looking to capitalise and increase their media presence

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