Takeover would help grow Spanish lender’s 14m UK customer base

Spanish lender sounds out bidders for British arm as it seeks to fend off hostile takeover from BBVA

Spanish owner Sabadell has confirmed that it has received interest for the British high street bank

Owner says it has received expressions of interest as it battles €11bn hostile approach from local rival BBVA

Speculation over NatWest or Barclays merger sparks cost-cutting fears

Takeover would help grow Spanish lender’s 14m UK customer base