Vodafone launches fourth inquiry into franchising division amid £120m lawsuit

Telecoms firm understood to have offered settlements to some franchisees outside high court claim as fresh inquiry begins

Vodafone has launched a fourth investigation into the historical conduct within its franchising division, which is at the centre of a 120m high court claim against the mobile phone group.

Vodafone is also understood to have offered financial settlements to a selection of former franchisees who are outside the group of 62 currently suing the business.