FTSE 100 news / Companies and sectors / BT Group / 2 October 2026
BT Group (BT.A): news on Friday 2 October 2026
−1.2 neutral
Coverage centred on BT's possible TalkTalk deal, with antitrust scrutiny and a payment dispute over a waiver adding uncertainty. A regulatory setback from Ofcom and share price weakness leaned negative, partly offset by the BT TV launch and growth targets.
What drove it
- TalkTalk deal talks
- Ofcom Openreach ruling
- share price pressure
The 9 stories
- +8.3 TLV: Ambitious 2030 growth targets, digital innovation, and strong financials drive BT Group's strategy
Growth targets and strong financials support strategy. - +7.5 BT completes historic brand revival with launch of BT TV service
BT TV launch completes brand revival; positive product news. - −7.5 BT Group shares remain under pressure as bond-market pressure intensifies
Shares under pressure from bond-market pressure. - −6.7 Will BT Group stock avoid deeper losses as sellers dominate the short-term trend?
Sellers dominate short-term trend; share price weakness. - −5.8 How Does BT Group (LSE:BT.A) Respond After Ofcom Blocks An Openreach Broadband Discount This Week?
Ofcom blocked Openreach broadband discount, a regulatory setback. - +2.0 BT eyes TalkTalk takeover amid scramble to find buyer
BT considering TalkTalk takeover; growth potential but uncertain. - −1.7 BT Group Reportedly in Talks With UK Officials Over Antitrust Scrutiny of Potential TalkTalk Deal
Possible antitrust scrutiny of TalkTalk deal adds uncertainty for BT. - −1.3 TalkTalk bidder Epiris seeks £300m BT waiver to dial up rescue
Bidder seeks £300m waiver from BT; negotiation friction. - −0.8 TalkTalk rescue talks hit BT payment hurdle, Sky reports
TalkTalk rescue talks stalled on BT payment issue.
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