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Thousands of BT and Openreach workers strike in pay dispute

First national telecoms walkout since 1987 and the biggest ever among call centre workers will be followed by a second strike on Monday

Wales Online

BT workers set to strike in first national telecoms walkout in 35 years

Thousands of the telecoms giant's employees are set to walk out in a dispute over pay

Liverpool Echo

Thousands of workers at BT and Openreach to strike over pay dispute

The strike will take place on Friday, a day after BT reported its first sales growth for five years

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BT broadband customers face price hike of more than £50

People with TV packages and users of the EE mobile phone network will also be affected

Wales Online

Over 40,000 BT staff set for first national strike in 35 years

Members of the Communication Workers Union will launch a two-day strike over pay on 29 July and 1 August, the first such action since 1987.

Evening Standard

BT strike: Dates announced for group's first national walkouts in 35 years

Around 40,000 workers are involved in a dispute over pay

Wales Online

UK telecoms workers to hold two-day strike over pay

More than 40,000 British workers for telecoms company BT Group will hold a two-day national strike over pay on July 29 and Aug. 1, their first such action in 35 years, the Communication Workers Union (CWU) said on Friday.

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BT and Openreach workers to strike on July 29 and August 1 over pay

BT and Openreach workers will go on strike on July 29 and August 1 in a dispute over pay, the Communication Workers Union announced.

Evening Standard

CMA investigates sport broadcasters over ‘cartel-like behaviour’

Watchdog says it suspects possible breaches of competition law around purchase of freelance services

The Guardian - UK

BT staff to strike for the first time since company privatised

BT workers have voted to strike for the first time since the company was privatised.

Evening Standard

BT strike could have 'very significant impact' on service

If strikes go ahead, they would be the first across BT for 35 years

Liverpool Echo

BT workers vote for UK's first-ever call centre strike in 'historic' move

THE first-ever call centre strike in the UK is on the cards after BT workers voted to down tools in a company-wide dispute over pay.

The National (Scotland)

BT workers vote in favour of strike action over pay

It would be the first national walkout since the company was privatised

Wales Online

BT workers to strike in summer of industrial unrest

BT workers have voted overwhelmingly to strike in a dispute over pay, the Communication Workers Union (CWU) announced.

Evening Standard

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Daily Record

Broadband and mobile companies agree to improve low-cost offers to help struggling customers

The bosses of BT Group, Openreach, Virgin Media O2, Vodafone, Three, TalkTalk and Sky made a raft of commitments to support vulnerable customers.

Chronicle Live

BT denies setting up 'food bank' in North Tyneside office for staff

Union says workers' pantry is a sign of low pay but telecoms giant insists it's just to help out those who can't get to the shops

Wales Online

BT workers voting on whether to go on strike

The union said a national strike would be the first since the company was privatised in the mid-1980s

The Independent UK

BT workers to vote on strikes in dispute over pay

A national strike would be the first since the company was privatised in the mid-1980s, said the CWU.

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Benzinga

Two Major Tech Deals Come Under UK Government Scrutiny

The U.K. will review Altice USA Inc's (NYSE:ATUS) increased stake in BT Group plc (OTC:BTGOF) after Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng exercised new takeover powers focusing on national security, reports CNBC. The company announced that the U.K. Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng is "calling in" its deal with Altice, which telecom magnate Patrick Drahi owns. BT Group said it…

Belfast Live

Northern Ireland women to wear new EE-sponsored kit in crucial World Cup qualifier

200 coaching bursaries part of deal as EE is confirmed as lead partner ahead of Euro 2022

Birmingham Post

BT to hand out biggest pay increase for more than 20 years to 58,000 workers

The group said the move is 'focussed on the lowest paid workers'

Birmingham Post

Why talk of the demise of the office is wide of the mark

BT Group director for Wales Nick Speed on why the office will remain an important part of its future

Benzinga

Here's Why Discovery Shares Are Trading Higher Today

Discovery Inc (NASDAQ:DISCA) (NASDAQ:DISCK) confirmed discussions with BT Group to create a new sports venture in the U.K. by combining its Eurosport business in the U.K. and Ireland with BT Sport. The companies aim for the 50:50 Joint Venture to be operational in 2022, pending a definitive agreement and regulatory approval. The proposed…

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