Turnaround signal distorted by interventions from politicians and regulators in Germany and the UK
UK telecoms group hit by law changes over bundling TV with rent in its biggest market
CMA signals support for deal as long as companies commit to delivering joint network plan and retaining certain mobile tariffs
Companies say they will keep £10-a-month package for ‘value-focused’ customers in effort to win CMA’s approval for tie-up
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Competition and Markets Authority says deal could lead to higher bills for tens of millions of customers
Sale part of CEO’s plan to simplify telecoms group’s sprawling business and reduce debt
The CMA’s chief concern will be the merged company’s impact on consumer tariffs and on its wholesale customers
Fierce competition has hammered the market’s economics
Competition and Markets Authority gives companies days to resolve concerns that merger will reduce choice
UK telecoms group pledges to return €4bn to shareholders after ‘final step’ in reshaping of European operations
The Italian CEO is determined to hive off significant parts of the telecoms giant while also changing its internal culture
The telecom group’s remaining markets are not problem-free
UK telecoms group says deal would value unit at €8bn
Turning down Iliad’s €15bn bid is a mistake for telecoms group
UK-based telecoms group rebuffs French company’s revised offer but says ‘discussions with others’ will continue
Regulator to investigate whether telecoms tie-up raises competition concerns
Government expresses concerns over an Emirati deal for second time in a day
The deal would create a joint venture ranking as Italy’s largest mobile operator
Move comes less than two years after UK-based telecoms group rejected previous offer of more than €11bn
UK telecoms group reports 1.1% uptick in revenue in its biggest market
Telecoms group streamlines operations as it seeks to revive performance
Plus, oil megadeals fuel hopes for a gush in fees and a busy week for telecoms dealmaking
New-look group has at least some features of the older model
Sale to UK investment fund comes as telecoms group aims to improve its competitiveness
