Shooting a line: BT

Article Abstract:

BT has laid off 75,000 workers and plans to cut 30,000 more. The telecommunications giant, hit hard by competition and regulatory agency OFTEL, has divested many of its divisions and plans to concentration on the profitable areas of its business where regulation has hit least.

Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry

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Cap in hand

Article Abstract:

The British Office of Telecommunications will report Jan 30 on a pricing review of British Telecom. BT's huge profits and chairman Iain Valance's salary have triggered debate on regulation. Implications of the upcoming elections and change in Oftel management are discussed.

United Kingdom, Finance, Science and technology policy, Telecommunication policy, Telecommunications policy

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Ofwiththelot: regulators

Article Abstract:

British Telecommunications PLC agreed to a 7.5% maximum rate increase proposal rather than face a Monopolies and Mergers Commission inquiry. British Gas will brave the inquiry. The regulatory agencies for utilities must work to keep rates down.

Public utilities, Deregulation, United Kingdom. Monopolies and Mergers Commission, United Kingdom. Office of Gas Supply, United Kingdom. Office of Water Services

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