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Royal Mail, RBS share sales dominate as FTSE edges higher
Reuters UK LONDON Gains in Royal Bank of Scotland shares bolstered Britain's top equity index on Thursday on news it would be returned to private hands sooner than expected, while shares in Royal Mail fell after the government sold half its stake at a discount. FTSE up as Royal Mail and RBS experience contrasting fortunes Osborne's plan to sell off RBS: a repeat of Royal Mail debacle? RBS and Royal Mail enjoy stock market contrasting fortunes |
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