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LSE:BT.A 29 May 2025 - 7 February 2026

Liberty Global stock price climbs as LBTYA pops and rare Class B spike rattles weekend watchlists

Liberty Global stock price climbs as LBTYA pops and rare Class B spike rattles weekend watchlists

Liberty Global’s Class A shares closed up 4.3% at $11.75 Friday, while Class B surged as much as 139% to a 52-week high before paring gains. The move followed news of a five-year AI partnership with Google Cloud and reports of a possible £2 billion Netomnia acquisition by Liberty’s U.K. fibre joint venture. Investors await full-year results later this month.
BT share price jumps as Openreach steps up copper switch-off — UBS still says “sell”

BT share price jumps as Openreach steps up copper switch-off — UBS still says “sell”

BT shares rose about 2.3% in early London trading after Openreach expanded its copper "stop sell" programme by 132 exchanges, affecting 1.23 million premises. UBS kept its “sell” rating and 140p target, warning of pricing and investment risks. Openreach aims to move all providers to digital phone lines by January 2027. BT will report third-quarter results on February 5.
From VAR to VR: How High-Tech is Revolutionizing the 2025 Champions League

From VAR to VR: How High-Tech is Revolutionizing the 2025 Champions League

Champions League matches now use AI-driven semi-automated offside technology, cutting offside decisions from minutes to about 25 seconds with 3D replays for fans. Players’ movements are tracked in real time, feeding live stats to coaches and broadcasts. Stadiums like Munich’s Allianz Arena feature 5G and digital ticketing. Facial recognition is being tested to block banned fans at some venues.
The Great AI Job Takeover: How Robots and Algorithms Are Replacing Workers Worldwide

The Great AI Job Takeover: How Robots and Algorithms Are Replacing Workers Worldwide

Over 27,000 U.S. jobs have been cut due to AI since 2023, with 10,000 lost in early 2025, according to CBS News. Goldman Sachs estimates up to 300 million jobs worldwide could be affected by AI automation. White-collar and creative roles face rapid replacement, while self-driving trucks may cut millions of driving jobs by 2030. IBM and BT are among major firms replacing thousands of positions with AI.
Britain’s Broadband Battle: The Truth About Internet Access Across the UK (and Beyond!)

Britain’s Broadband Battle: The Truth About Internet Access Across the UK (and Beyond!)

By January 2025, 99.8% of UK households are within reach of broadband, with 97–98% having active subscriptions. Average fixed broadband speed reached 157 Mbps in 2024, up from just over 50 Mbps in 2022. Gigabit-capable broadband covers 84% of premises; full-fibre FTTP reaches 73–74%. BT Group leads the market with 8.8 million broadband customers.
Inside OneWeb’s Global Internet Play: How This Satellite Network Is Quietly Disrupting Starlink’s Orbit

Inside OneWeb’s Global Internet Play: How This Satellite Network Is Quietly Disrupting Starlink’s Orbit

OneWeb reached 614 operational LEO satellites by March 2023, surpassing the minimum needed for global coverage. The company merged with Eutelsat in September 2023, making Eutelsat the sole owner. In 2024, OneWeb ordered 300 Gen 2 satellites from Airbus for launches in 2025–2026. Service targets enterprise and government clients, with end-user pricing around $1,000–$1,500 per month via resellers.
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