More talk of HBoS/Lloyds TSB Abbey bids - papers 18th August

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Prospects of a counter-bid for Abbey National group are increasing, says the Daily Telegraph.

According to reports in the Telegraph, HBoS is considering "whether a combination with Abbey" would be in the interests of its shareholders but Lloyds TSB could yet try again following its blocked takeover bid in 2001. HBoS is not expected to declare its hand until after Santander publishes its offer document next month. BANKS AND INSURERS who outsource call centre jobs to India are in danger of breaking European laws on data protection, continues the Telegraph. Lloyds TSB Union has launched a landmark challenge against the practice as it argues customers giving out sensitive perso...

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