Vodafone stays silent on AT&T bid

Vodafone Group PLC has declined to comment on a newspaper report that chief executive Arun Sarin is expected to recommend a $30-35bn (€23.40bn-€27.30bn) bid for AT&T Wireless in the coming days.

A Vodafone spokesperson said: "We have no comment. Our position has not changed, we are still exploring our options in the US."