TalkTalk races to sell consumer and broadband arms as administration looms

Customers and jobs ‘top priority’ as company closes in on deals with Opus Broadband and investment group Octopus
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TalkTalk races to sell consumer and broadband arms as administration looms

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TalkTalk races to sell consumer and broadband arms as administration looms

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