Cornwall County Council wins right to terminate BT contract - and is now seeking 'millions' in compensation

Graeme Burton
clock 21 December 2015 •

Cornwall County Council's bid to end outsourcing contract over BT failings ruled legal by High Court

Cornwall County Council has won the right to terminate its far-reaching outsourcing contract with BT after a High Court case, which started on 1 December, was decided in its favour. The Council plans...

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