UK court refuses permission to appeal in BT 'overcharging' lawsuit

Court Ruling on BT Lawsuit: The London Court of Appeal rejected a 1.3 billion-pound lawsuit against BT, which accused the telecom company of overcharging customers for fixed telephone lines between 2009 and 2017. This decision upheld a previous ruling by the Competition Appeal Tribunal that found BT's pricing was not unfair.

Reactions to the Decision: Justin Le Patourel, who led the lawsuit on behalf of 3.7 million customers, expressed disappointment but maintained belief in the potential of collective action to deter companies from violating competition laws. BT welcomed the court's dismissal as a resolution to the matter.