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Britain sets 5G goal, says no 'magic number' of operators

LONDON, April 11 (Reuters) - Britain set an ambition to deliver next-generation 5G mobile coverage to populated areas by 2030 and said there was "no magic number" of network operators required to ensure a competitive market.

Stocks: "Higher, but not better"

STOXX 600 down 0.1%

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European luxury running out of steam?

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EUROPEAN LUXURY RUNNING OUT OF STEAM? (1121 GMT)

Industrial and construction names drag on STOXX

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INDUSTRIAL STOCKS DRAG ON STOXX (0840 GMT)

Ofcom steps in as broadband providers fail to implement easier switching

(Sharecast News) - UK internet providers have been ordered to speed up broadband switching for customers after failing to meet a regulatory deadline and leaving millions of consumers with eye-watering bills, the industry watchdog said on Monday.

UK watchdog opens action over delayed broadband switching process

(Alliance News) - Ofcom has opened an industry-wide enforcement programme over the delayed One Touch Switch broadband switching process, the UK regulator said on Monday.

Renewables Infrastructure signs power purchase agreement with BT

(Alliance News) - Renewables Infrastructure Group Ltd on Monday said it has signed a corporate power purchase agreement with BT Group PLC for the Blary Hill onshore wind farm in Scotland.

Deutsche Bank raises target price on BT

(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Deutsche Bank raised their target price on telecommunications firm BT 140.0p to 150.0p on Thursday, stating taxes had pushed the "lucky" group's price target higher amid "major challenges".

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Morgan Stanley cuts Informa to 'equal-weight'

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Thursday morning:

FTSE 100 clocks worst week in a year as bank rout fears linger

BT Group falls on delayed pricing decision

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European shares record worst week in five months on bank crisis jitters

ECB supervisors see no contagion for euro zone banks

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LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks unable to shake off banking sector worries

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London closed down on Friday, and ended the week sharply lower, as markets on both sides of the Atlantic remained anxious about troubles in the banking sector.

UK's Ofcom delays BT fibre pricing decision after CEO remarks

BT CEO's remarks anger rivals

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LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Banking nerves return as Credit Suisse slides

(Alliance News) - European equities succumbed to late-morning selling pressure on Friday, as fear of a banking crisis mounted again, with Credit Suisse shares in the red once more.

Ofcom mulls delaying launch of BT unit Openreach's Equinox 2 scheme

(Alliance News) - BT Group PLC unit Openreach's Equinox 2 scheme faces a setback in its planned launch next month, as UK regulator Ofcom on Friday said it needs more time to consider the new pricing arrangements for the fibre-to-the-premises services.