UK - Trade union Unifi has warned Abbey suitors they must guarantee staff pensions or have their bids referred to the Competition Commission.
Spanish bank Santander Central Hispano has already told the finance union that it would retain Abbey’s defined contribution plan and closed final salary scheme if its £8.2bn offer is accepted. A...
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