HISTORICAL FACTS: 14 | History Defined

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 · Jun 27, 2023

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 · Jun 27, 2023

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 · Jun 26, 2023

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.

Daily Record · Jun 25, 2023

‘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 Guardian - UK · Jun 25, 2023

Emergency number back in use after nationwide technical fault

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

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2023

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

Wales Online · Jun 25, 2023

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

999 calls have not been connecting across the country

Bristol Post · Jun 25, 2023

Emergency calls not connecting amid technical issues

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

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2023

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

Chronicle Live · Jun 25, 2023