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Nationwide strikes preliminary agreement to buy Virgin Money in £2.9BN deal

Nationwide has reached a preliminary agreement to purchase Virgin Money for £2.9 billion, a move that could establish the UK's second-largest mortgage and savings entity.

Full story here: https://thebusinessmagazine.co.uk/companies/swindons-nationwide-strikes-preliminary-agreement-to-buy-virgin-money-in-2-9bn-deal/ 

The Western Gateway hails UK Chancellor's announcement on Oldbury nuclear plans

The UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced a £160 million deal for the acquisition of land at the former Oldbury