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Vodafone Italy has acquired spectrum to enable the deployment of new 5G technology for a total cost of €2.4 billion. The spectrum will deliver substantial network operating cost efficiencies to meet the expected future growth in data traffic….

Acquisition of small data technology firm to support strategy of combining biology and technology to improve profitability for customers…

Palace Capital, the property investment company that focuses on commercial property outside London, has signed a new 20 year lease with Aldi, the German discount supermarket chain, at its property in Gosport, Hampshire, securing a 17.4% uplift in rental income. …

The board of directors of MP Evans is pleased to announce that it intends to commence a share buyback program of £1 million….

Completion of Acquisition of Systagenix Advanced Wound Dressing Facility in Gargrave. Entering a 5-year exclusive manufacturing and supply agreement…

Trading update for year ended 30 September 2018…

It is with regret that the Board announces the sudden resignation of Robin Boyle as Managing Director and Fund Manager with immediate effect, his resignation was as a result of the non-executive Directors overruling his request to bring about major changes in the management of the Company….

Watkin Jones plc (AIM:WJG), a leading UK developer and constructor of multi occupancy property assets, with a focus on the student accommodation and build to rent sectors, is pleased to announce that the Group has completed the forward sale of a portfolio of four purpose-built student accommodation ('PBSA') development schemes to a joint venture between KKR and Round Hill Capital ('Round Hill') (the 'JV'). The Group has also exchanged an option agreement with the JV, conditional on full planning consent, for a fifth PBSA scheme in Bristol (the 'Portfolio')….