Santander and Virgin Money among banks 'mulling bid for RBS branches'

Santander UK is reportedly considering a surprise bid for 300 Royal Bank of Scotland branches in the UK after pulling out of the same deal three years ago.

The Spanish-owned bank is thought to be eyeing RBS’s Williams & Glyn network after it ended exclusive talks to buy the business in autumn of 2012, at the time citing delays to the completion of a deal.