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UK mobile users spending millions on smartphones they've already paid for, Virgin Media O2 says

LONDON, May 5 (Reuters) - British consumers are spending 530 million pounds ($666 million) a year for smartphones they already own because they are not switching out of bundled contracts once their fixed term ends, research by mobile operator Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) showed on Friday.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks down before all eyes turn to ECB

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in Europe were lower in the early afternoon, as investors look ahead to a key interest rate decision by the European Central Bank, while digesting the Federal Reserve's latest hike, which could be its last for now.

PRESS: Vodafone and CK Hutchison set to unveil GBP15 billion tie-up

(Alliance News) - Vodafone Group PLC and CK Hutchison Holdings Ltd are poised to unveil a GBP15 billion UK mobile tie-up, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.

Vodafone, CK Hutchison set to unveil UK mobile tie-up soon - sources

May 4 (Reuters) - Vodafone and CK Hutchison are close to agreeing a merger of their UK telecoms businesses, two sources said, in an expected 15 billion pounds ($19 billion) deal that would create the country's biggest mobile operator.

Vodafone appoints new chief executive, remaining also as finance chief

(Alliance News) - Vodafone Group PLC on Thursday said it has appointed Margherita Della Valle as group chief executive, taking over from Chair Jean-Francois van Boxmeer's temporary responsibilities as interim group chief executive.

Vodafone appoints Margherita Della Valle as CEO

(Sharecast News) - Vodafone said on Thursday that it has appointed chief financial officer and interim chief executive Margherita Della Valle as its new CEO.

E& lifts stake in Vodafone, discusses board changes

(Sharecast News) - Vodafone's biggest shareholder, Emirates Telecommunications Group, has upped its stake in the London-listed firm and opened talks to push for changes on its board.

Vodafone to develop emissions-linked financing programme for suppliers

(Alliance News) - Vodafone Group PLC on Tuesday said it has joined forces with environmental not-for-profit firm CDP to develop a framework that will encourage suppliers to reduce their carbon emissions.

Hutchison briefed UK government as Vodafone deal set for regulatory scrutiny

Hutchison had positive meeting - source

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LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Barclays raises CRH, Tesco price targets

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

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.

Sunday newspaper round-up: Glencore, Tesco, Vodafone

(Sharecast News) - Glencore is being prodded by an influential investor, Bluebell Capital Partners, not to delay letting go of its environmentally damaging coal mining business. The FTSE 100 listed outfit's plan had been to acquire Teck Resources, merge its coal unit with it and to then spinoff and list the combined company on the New York Stock Exchange. After Teck rebuffed its offer, those plans are at risk, but Bluebell is urging Glencore to let go of that business, saying that the remainder of the company would then fetch a higher valuation. - Financial Mail on Sunday

UK defence firms keen to expand in India -business council

NEW DELHI, April 6 (Reuters) - British defence companies are planning to boost tie ups or make new investments in India, amid broader efforts to diversify their supply chains, an industry body said on Thursday.

Vodafone's Spanish unit attracting takeover interest - report

(Sharecast News) - Vodafone's Spanish business is reportedly attracting takeover interest from potential buyers.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Citigroup raises Direct Line to 'buy'

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Wednesday morning and Tuesday: