All Kwasi Kwarteng articles
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Strategy & Change
Government drops probe into Drahi’s BT stake
Business Secretary closes investigation into Patrick Drahi’s 18% stake acquisition, deeming it no threat to national security.
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Innovation (R&D)
BT-backed drone Skyway earns government funding
BT continues drone development with participation in Skyway project.
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People
Ex-chair du Plessis wants to “move on” from BT exit
Jan du Plessis describes BT chairmanship as “not a great time”, but remains confident in Group strategy under CEO Jansen. Unceremonious resignation came amid reports of falling-out between the pair. Newly knighted du Plessis now teed up for UK audit watchdog role.
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Premium
BT inches toward 100% coverage with OneWeb tie-up
State-backed satellite operator OneWeb snags distribution agreement with BT to launch satellite trials in 2022. Pair share 2028 target for 100% connectivity coverage.