Online retailers benefitted from a sharp rise in internet sales in the run up to Christmas as total online sales were up over 19% on the same period last year. This growth builds on the already impressive previous year figures. Internet sales have been increasing year on year as more and more people realise the power of buying online.
BT will spend some £1.5bn on fibre optic cables to bring decent broadband to British homes and offices, provided Ofcom acts to protect its juicy margins.