Customers buying connected devices from Carphone or Dixons Currys and PC World will be able to take out a mobile contract at the same time

Manufacturer’s slimmest smartphones to date, the first in its new A-Series range, will be available in retailers and networks including Carphone Warehouse, EE and O2

Operator looking to add 10 large O2 and Vodafone dealers to its 40-strong direct partner network following its partnership with Azzurri as it looks to ‘send a signal to the market’

Telecoms provider will continue to sell O2 products after signing agreement with EE

Four directors also resign from company following management buyout agreed in October

HM Treasury Second Permanent Secretary will take up her role in late March 2015, replacing the departing Ed Richards

Riley, who founded the company in 2001 and is leading a management buy-out, to take on executive chairman role

All major retailers offering significant discounts on what is likely to be the biggest trading day of the year

“Unprecedented” investment to increase between 10 and 15 per cent next year across 2G, 3G and 4G. Credentials in public sector at all time high

The 130 outlets it bought from the retailer following its collapse have now opened after a full rebrand and refit, taking total numbers to 528

Device also available in pink, grey, gold and silver on contracts starting at £28 per month

Leo Hassett starts immediately and is tasked with ensuring Exertis’ supply chain runs “efficiently and effectively”