Vodafone Settles £85m Franchise Dispute Out of Court

Vodafone settled a High Court claim from 62 former franchisees—nearly 40% of its network—who accused the company of unfairly taking up to £85m through commission cuts, fines, and clawbacks (reclaiming money already paid). No trial followed. Terms stay confidential; Vodafone admitted no liability but apologised. MPs likened the case to the Post Office Horizon scandal.