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Inside the transformation of the BT Tower into an ultra-luxury hotel
Completed in 1964, the BT Tower rises 189 meters above London – Alexey Fedoren/iStockphoto For Gavin Patterson, abseiling down the BT Tower remains a memorable highlight of his tenure as CEO of the telecoms giant. The stunt, performed with TV adventurer Bear Grylls, was just one of many charity events hosted at the London landmark … Read more
The terrain in the UK broadband market is shifting as early-stage companies face uncertainty
open range Outgoing BT chief Philip Jansen has a favorite mantra: “Build like fury”. Jansen has used the term repeatedly during a furious race to roll out full fiber broadband in the UK. Boris Johnson fired the starting gun with a promise to reach every home in the country by 2025. The target not only … Read more
The cost of flying is rising, and these holiday favorites will rise the most
Flying to places like Madeira could become ‘something for the rich and privileged’ as airlines face jet fuel tax hikes – Stone RF/Getty Flying will become “a thing for the rich and privileged” as airlines face significant tax increases on jet fuel, with some destinations set to become more expensive than others, according to Jet2’s … Read more