What went wrong at telecoms group TalkTalk? The firm was once valued at nearly £4.8 billion on the stock market but has struggled since being taken private in a debt-fuelled deal in 2021. Evening Standard · 7h ago
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 · Jul 23
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 · Jul 23
‘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 The Guardian - UK · Jul 6
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 · Jun 29
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% The Guardian - UK · Jun 11
‘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. TechRadar · Jun 10
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. Fortune · Jun 4
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 The Guardian - UK · May 21
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 MarketBeat · May 21
‘Our customers have been looking elsewhere for mobile’: BT relaunches BT Mobile for broadband customers, insisting it will ‘live alongside’ its existing EE network BT is re-opening its BT Mobile service to existing broadband customers, saying its customers "have been looking elsewhere for mobile." TechRadar · May 7
BT lays out plans to become 'digital backbone' of the UK for consumers and businesses alike BT reveals new push for consumers and businesses alike as it confirms role as official telco partner for Euro 2028. TechRadar · May 7
William says he's 'not in a calm state' at the BAFTAs amid Andrew arrest drama Revealing he has yet to watch the movie Hamnet, William says: ‘I need to be in quite a calm state and I’m not at the moment’ Evening Standard · Feb 22
Prince William says he is not ‘calm’ at Baftas in first appearance since Andrew’s arrest The Prince of Wales has said he needs to be in a ‘calm state’ to watch Hamnet, adding: ‘I’m not at the moment’ The Independent UK · Feb 22
The Guardian - UK · Feb 10 BT replaces Openreach boss in latest management shake-up Katie Milligan replaces Clive Selley, who oversaw £12bn rollout of full fibre broadband to 25m homes
The Independent UK · Feb 5 Telecoms giant’s profits dip after losing more than 200,000 broadband customers Adjusted UK service revenues fell by 2 per cent to £3.8 billion for the quarter
Evening Standard · Feb 5 BT broadband customer losses slow as competition eases The group revealed it shed 210,000 broadband customers in the last three months of 2025, which was less than feared in the market.
The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2025 Labour takes fight to Reform on diversity as Kendall backs scheme for women in tech Exclusive: Reform UK has made scrapping diversity and equality initiatives one of its top priorities
The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2025 BT boss says costs ‘inflicted’ by UK are 10 times those faced by European sector Allison Kirkby warns that the November budget could be ‘very difficult’ for the chancellor
International Business Times UK · Jun 16, 2025 British Telecom Giant BT Announced 55,000 Job Cuts by 2030 — Now Even More Could Go Due to AI BT CEO Allison Kirkby warned that AI advancements could lead to further job cuts beyond the 55,000 already planned by 2030.
TechRadar · Jun 16, 2025 BT CEO warns greater job cuts could be coming - and it's all AI's fault BT already wants to cut 40,000-55,000 jobs by 2030, but artificial intelligence could lead to further redundancies.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2025 AI could lead to more job cuts at BT, says chief executive Allison Kirkby wants to streamline telecoms company, which is already planning to shed 55,000 workers
Fortune · May 23, 2025 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.
Evening Standard · May 22, 2025 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 · Mar 13, 2025 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.