<ul><li>Talks to settle a £120m legal claim between Vodafone and more than 60 franchise operators have ended without resolution, potentially heading for the high court.</li><li>Vodafone accused of 'unjustly enriching' itself by implementing cost-cutting tactics during the pandemic, leading to devastating financial effects on franchisees.</li><li>Despite failed mediation, Vodafone apologizes for the impact on franchisees' health and expresses willingness to engage in further discussions.</li><li>Vodafone reports annual pre-tax loss of €1.5bn due to struggling operations, plans merger with Three to create the UK's largest mobile phone operator with job cuts and network expansion.</li></ul>

Talks to settle £120m legal claim against Vodafone end without success

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