Philip Jansen finally has shown his hand. BT pledges to step up its broadband work by providing 25m homes with full fibre to the door by 2026. But the capital cost means it cannot do it alone and needs to find a friend. Meeting the ambitious and necessary target will be assisted over the next … Read more
BT reveals it will ramp up fibre broadband roll-out to serve 25 million homes thanks to a tax break as it reports a hefty slide in profit By Alex Sebastian For This Is Money Published: 10:22 BST, 13 May 2021 | Updated: 10:22 BST, 13 May 2021 BT has said it plans to ramp up … Read more
From chia seeds to kale leaves, several trendy ‘superfoods’ have gained popularity in recent years. Now a new study suggests the next superfood to take the UK by storm could be the potato bean. The wild plant, often seen in Florida, Texas and Colorado, could be grown in the UK and offer an environmentally friendly … Read more
An avocado a day keeps the doctor away: Millennials’ toast-topper of choice protects the gut by breaking down fibre, reducing unhealthy acids and balancing good and bad fats Researchers had 163 adults aged 25 to 45 follow a specific diet for 12 weeks Half of the volunteers had an avocado in at least one meal throughout … Read more
The boss of one of Britain’s largest telecoms firms believes the country needs full fibre broadband now more than ever, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. With millions relying on the internet for work and entertainment during the lockdown period, demand is higher than ever before, creating a need for speedier connections. Tristia Harrison – chief … Read more
Britain slipped down the global broadband speed table, going from 34th place in 2019 to 47th this year – a result of a slow pure fibre network rollout, experts say. The Worldwide Broadband Speed League gathers data from more than 570 million speed tests in 221 countries or territories around the world to create a … Read more
Women could be at a higher risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer if they do not eat enough fibre, research suggests Study by Harvard University finds fibre crucial nutrient in fighting breast cancer Women with high fibre 8% less likely to get breast cancer than those with lowest Fibre protects by controlling the blood … Read more