British Telecom

UK - British Telecom's pension deficit of £6.8bn (US$11.2bn) could affect the wholesale prices charged to its competitors, following a review to be undertaken by Ofcom.

UK/GERMANY - Germany's ban preventing company managers from becoming board members until a two-year waiting period has passed could be detrimental to the country's companies, Hermes warned.

UK - British Telecom pension scheme deficit grew by £3bn (US$5bn) over the last quarter after the telecoms giant reviewed its accounting assumptions.