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UK government would block Indian billionaire from lifting stake in BT - report

By Michele Maatouk

Date: Thursday 28 May 2026

(Sharecast News) - Shares of BT Group slumped on Thursday following a report the UK government would oppose any attempt from Indian billionaire Sunil Bharti Mittal to increase his stake in the telecoms group.
Speaking to the Financial Times, people familiar with the matter cited the need to maintain sovereign control...

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