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Telefonica says it has not received any verbal or written approach from AT&T. Photograph: Reuters Telefónica shares rise on talk of interest from AT&T

Telecoms group forced to deny reports of takeover approach

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Asia Briefing: Boots and Walgreen players in consolidating pharma retail market

Peter O'Rourke, with hairdresser Ruth Robertson and model at the 2013 Peter Mark Hairstyling Awards at the Burlington Hotel Future Proof: Peter Mark finds itself in good trim for a new generation of customers

Paddy Power has won an appeal to open a new shop in East Ham in London. (Photo: Julien Behal/PA Wire) Paddy Power wins appeal over London outlet

Gambling group is granted licence to open shop in east London

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year – Industry finalists

Brian Hogan, Kylemore Services Group

Jerry Carey, managing director and founder of IBS, now part of the Xerox group. The company is adding 90 jobs. Photograph: Maura Hickey Xerox printing firm IBS adds 90 jobs

Company founded by Jerry Carey aims to increase share of €150m market

Ferghal Purcell: “Nothing will ever compare to it.” ‘It’s just dinner for 10,’ says Lough Erne hotel manager

Resort all set for G8 leaders after months of fine-tuning

Michael Clune with golfer Padraig Harringotn who his company has sponsored: “We have a strong desire to create jobs in Ireland,” says Mr Clune Interior fittings business serves all 50 US states

For a man who left school at the age of 14, Michael Clune embodies the American Dream

It’s no longer quite so good to talk

Total number of voice minutes has fallen almost 7 per cent, ComReg figures show

The owners of Argos say they expect consumer spending to remain “subdued” this year Slowing sales at Argos hit Home Retail outlook

Full-year margins at Homebase chain to narrow

Leo Crawford, chief executive of BWG Group. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill BWG hosts food marketplace in Convention Centre

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Telefonica says it has not received any verbal or written approach from AT&T. Photograph: Reuters Telefónica shares rise on talk of interest from AT&T
Asia Briefing : Cultural differences hold back M&A market
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