Telecom giants agree new cost of living plan amid rocketing prices June 27, 2022 The UK’s biggest broadband and mobile operators have agreed to a raft of new commitments to further help customers with the rising cost of living following a government-led summit at No 10 Downing Street.
UK smoking ban: everything you need to know April 17, 2024 Despite some opposition, the UK smoking ban bill passed with significant support, including backing from Labour MPs.
Over nine million broadband customers are unaware of the biggest in-contract price hike in years January 25, 2022 Research today reveals that over nine million consumers are unaware that their broadband bills are set to increase, according to research by Hyperoptic.
We either need to break up broadband monopolies or nationalise connectivity April 14, 2023 The internet and broadband connection has become a fourth utility and a market we need to take just as seriously to protect consumers from rising prices, writes Jon Seal. Think about it, if the water stops how long will it take you to notice? Turn off the internet, and with the majority of us glued [...]
FTSE 100 close: London index nears 8,000 point mark for first time despite UK economy toying with recession February 14, 2023 London’s FTSE 100 nearly hit the 8,000 point mark for the first time ever yesterday despite the UK economy toying with a recession. The capital’s premier index climbed for most of the day, before running of steam during the afternoon trading session, dragged down by a hotter than expected US inflation report showing prices rose [...]
FTSE 100 close: London dips after disappointing US jobs data while 250 continues strong run November 3, 2023 FTSE 250, which is an index more aligned with the UK domestic market, was one cent up following the open, sitting handsomely at 17,945.48.
Workers at Jaffa Cake bars factory threaten ‘permanent strike’ over pay November 14, 2022 MORE than 750 workers at the Jaffa Cake bars factory have threatened to stage a permanent walkout over pay until bosses agree to get back to the negotiation table. Staff at the Aintree plant – who also make Jacobs Cream Crackers and Twiglets – have been taking limited industrial action since September over cost of [...]
French tycoon Xavier Niel snaps up Vodafone stake in merger push September 21, 2022 French billionaire Xavier Niel has snapped up a 2.5 per cent stake in Vodafone, sending the British telecom shares climbing this morning.
BT in talks to sell French business to Computacenter March 24, 2020 BT today said it is in exclusive discussions to sell its French business to British IT services and consulting firm Computacenter. The telecoms giant’s French division, which manages and maintains IT and network infrastructure, pulled in revenue of roughly £104m last year. The companies did not disclose the value of the deal. The move marks [...]
FTSE 100: London climbs to three-month high after Christmas break December 28, 2023 London’s top index moved 0.36 per cent , or 27.44 points higher, to finish at 7,724.95.