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BT agrees rescue deal to buy broadband operator TalkTalk

The takeover still needs to be approved by the regulator, but would give certainty to TalkTalk's millions of customers.

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BBC News reports that the takeover still needs to be approved by the regulator, but would give certainty to TalkTalk's millions of customers.

This business story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include TalkTalk and BT.

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Location
United Kingdom · Europe
Reported by
BBC News
First reported
Key names
TalkTalk, BT
Section
Business

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