The strong growth that we reported across all our businesses in the first quarter was maintained into the second quarter, and this will be reflected in our first-half results.

This transaction brings together two companies which are growing strongly with highly complementary geographical activities.

Our strong momentum is being sustained in both the pre-pay and contract markets, and the customer retention programmes put in place at the start of the year are continuing to deliver improved churn metrics,

Capital expenditure in the full year will be around STG100 million higher than we have previously indicated, mainly due to an increase in Airwave's planned investment programme. This follows the winning of the contract to supply the Airwave service to the Ambulance Trusts in England, and our expectation of similar contracts in Scotland and Wales, as well as agreements to supply enhanced services to some of our existing customers.

It's ... good for customers. They have no overlapping territory, so they will be able to offer our customers better roaming and better services around the world,

Finally, it's very good for our people. Because there's no overlapping territories, we can really build on what we've got, as opposed to having to integrate and rationalize jobs.