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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:

South Africa fights to keep phone networks up as lights go out

Mobile operators spending millions on fuel, backup systems

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Citi resumes coverage of Vodafone at 'neutral'

(Sharecast News) - Citi resumed coverage of Vodafone on Tuesday after a period of restriction, with a 'neutral' rating.

Vodafone set to cut around 1,300 jobs in Germany - Handelsblatt

FRANKFURT, March 29 (Reuters) - Vodafone wants to cut around 1,300 full-time jobs in Germany, its regional boss Philippe Rogge told German newspaper Handelsblatt on Wednesday.