British Telecom

Isabel Hudson has been appointed to the BT pensions committee and BT board as a non-executive director (NED).

British Telecom is to challenge Ofcom's decision not to take into account its scheme deficit when setting its regulated charges.

Communications watchdog Ofcom has ruled out changes to British Telecom's wholesale charging structure, despite the telecoms giant's £9bn scheme deficit.

The trustee of the BT Pension Scheme is seeking a High Court ruling on the scope and extent of the Crown Guarantee, which could force the government to support its £9bn deficit in the event of insolvency.

BT has reduced its pension scheme deficit by £1.4bn after it increased assets by £2.7bn last year.

Sebastian Cheek previews the March 4 edition of Professional Pensions.

BT's rivals have attacked the telecoms giant for seeking to charge customers to help plug its £8.8bn scheme deficit.

UK - British Telecom's rivals have attacked the telecoms giant for seeking to charge customers to help plug its £8.8bn (US$13.1bn) scheme deficit.

British Telecom has agreed a 17-year recovery plan with its trustees in an attempt to tackle a £9bn deficit.

UK - British Telecom has agreed a 17-year recovery plan with its trustees in an attempt to tackle a £9bn (US$14.1bn) deficit.