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    • Monday, 20 November, 2023
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      BT in talks to buy smartphone reseller musicMagpie

      Potential deal sends Aim-listed company's shares soaring and marks deeper push by telecoms group into retail

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    • Tuesday, 14 November, 2023
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      BT Group raises prospect of pension refund after scheme deficit halves

      One of UK’s biggest retirement plans has been boosted by higher interest rates

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    • Tuesday, 14 November, 2023
      Vodafone Group PLC
      Vodafone returns to growth in Germany

      UK telecoms group reports 1.1% uptick in revenue in its biggest market

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    • Monday, 6 November, 2023
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      Largest shareholder ‘deeply regrets’ acceptance of private equity’s firm offer of up to €22bn for fixed-line network

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      Telecoms group streamlines operations as it seeks to revive performance

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      BT warns over broadband customer losses as competition hots up

      Challenger groups or alternative network providers threaten BT’s market share

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    • Tuesday, 31 October, 2023
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      Sale to UK investment fund comes as telecoms group aims to improve its competitiveness

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      Tech leaders call for tax relief boost ahead of Autumn Statement

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    • Thursday, 19 October, 2023
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      Telecoms groups say increases are needed to fund network expansion as demand for data grows

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    • Wednesday, 18 October, 2023
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      BT to start selling fridges and coffee machines

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      Live news updates from May 31: Macron backs Nato ‘path’ for Ukraine, US jobs openings jump
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