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Services to be curtailed as financial scheme not ‘sustainable’, says recovery group
Patrick Drahi’s group becomes largest shareholder in UK telecoms operator
Money is pouring into fibre forcing established players to accelerate their own plans
Russian billionaire Mikhail Fridman’s group to finance fibre network rollout to 1m premises in eastern England
Unions warn of industrial action while mayor labels government plan a ‘gross misuse’ of money
Newly combined telecoms company seeks partners for fibre expansion
The government is tearing up the fragmented system but critics say the new plan suffers from ‘magical thinking’
Energy regulator approves £300m scheme to install 1,800 new points over two years that refill batteries in 20-40 minutes
Transport secretary denies ‘hidden agenda’ but points to sector’s £12bn pandemic bailout
Latest revamp of network offers simpler system but contains questionable forecasts
Changes include scrapping of controversial franchise model and tickets for part-time commuters
Disruption on two of England’s busiest lines set to last for ‘some time’ while repairs are carried out
Telecoms group plans to reach 25m homes by 2026 at cost of £15bn
Some of the busiest intercity lines face prolonged disruption after cracks were found on trains
Changes in working habits mean many commuters will no longer be using railways as often as before pandemic
Telecoms deal agreed last year judged unlikely to lead to higher prices
Digital infrastructure Reits have high valuations, but serve a sector with accelerating demand
Suppliers say review process is too complex and an unnecessary expense that is passed on to customers
Government plans to expand network without spending taxpayer money
Communities face missing out on popular voucher scheme as deadline looms for applications
Mayor links plan to connect Underground to broader efforts to improve telecoms in capital
Market review will stimulate infrastructure investment, but also trigger price rises
CMA allows companies to pay higher returns to shareholders than limit set by Ofwat
Industry welcomes pledges for initial £12bn but warns that the move is not a ‘game changer’
Chancellor is due to give details of institution’s remit and balance sheet in next week’s Budget
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