The UK court has ruled for the third time in a row in favour of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) in an appeal by mobile phone traders against withheld VAT.

Cambridge handset distributor Live Telecoms denied last week that it was searching for new financial backing.

Sony Ericsson is promoting its K810i and K850i Cyber-shot handsets with a photography talent contest.

20:20 is considering bids for three overseas distributors as it bolsters its international team.

Handset manufacturers have slammed the idea of a revenue share arrangement with mobile networks, calling it a win-lose situation that would devalue their products.

Former LG Mobile UK marketing manager John Bernard has joined rival manufacturer Sony Ericsson.

Tesco Mobile said last week its distribution contracts with 20:20 and Unique Distribution had not been slimmed down.

Shropshire-based B2B dealer Pure Communications is looking to establish fortnightly breakfast meetings with potential business clients following the success of its first one in July.

Nokia and Microsoft have signed a deal that will see customers provided with a new suite of Windows Live services specifically designed for Nokia devices.

Nokia is overhauling its old Regent Street retail branch to create a massive new flagship store to showcase its product portfolio.