RBS confirms Santander to pull out of branches deal
Part-nationalised lender Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has confirmed that Spanish banking giant Santander is going back on its agreement to purchase 316 RBS branches in the UK.
Part-nationalised lender Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has confirmed that Spanish banking giant Santander is going back on its agreement to purchase 316 RBS branches in the UK.
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