The Competition and Markets Authority will consider if links between the two could be considered a merger.
Nationwide: 500 Swindon head office workers at risk of redundancy
The announcement affects the building society's head office in Swindon, a spokesman said.
Chinese garlic is a national security risk, says US senator
Rick Scott says Chinese garlic grown in sewage is unsafe and poses a threat to national security.
Disney: Elon Musk calls for boss to be fired over ad spat
It comes a week after the multi-billionaire launched a profane attack on advertisers that left X.
US jobless rate falls to lowest level since July
Employers added a better-than-expected 199,000 jobs in November, despite efforts to cool the economy.
Google admits AI viral video was edited to look better
Instead of the AI responding to voice and video, it was fed text prompts and still images.
Average two-year mortgage rate falls below 6%
Mortgage providers have been cutting rates, but many homeowners still face a payment shock.
Edinburgh Reforms: City shake-up branded 'damp squib' by MPs
The Treasury Committee says much of what was promised by the chancellor has not materialised.
Mobile phones: Firms face £3bn legal claim for overcharging
Lawsuit alleges Vodafone, EE, Three and O2 overcharged existing customers for their mobiles.
ScotRail consults customers on ending alcohol ban
The online survey comes three years after restrictions were introduced to stop the spread of Covid-19.
Train strikes: When are the walkouts in December?
It is the last in a wave of rolling strikes affecting different train companies on different days.
Oxfam shop and office workers strike for first time
The walkout is over pay with some staff at the anti-poverty charity reporting having to use foodbanks, a union says.
McDonald’s unveils US CosMc's trial and global expansion
The fast-food giant pilots CosMc's and plans to open about 10,000 McDonald's globally by 2027.
Anger as Nationwide orders workers back to office
Nationwide - which has its HQ in Swindon - tells staff to work in offices at least two days a week.
Lego Fortnite: Gaming giant launches Minecraft rival
The new co-operative survival game mode sees players crafting items with Lego bricks.
South East Water pays £2.3m dividend amid watchdog probe
Ofwat is investigating South East Water over service to customers and record in maintaining supply.
Jacob Rees-Mogg's investment management firm to close
The fund manager co-founded by the MP is winding down after reports it had lost its largest client.
Shopping with cash rises for first time in a decade
People are using notes and coins as a way of budgeting while prices rise, says the British Retail Consortium.
House prices rise again as mortgage rates ease
Prices rose 0.5% last month, Halifax says, and there are signs activity in the market is picking up.
The people creating digital clones of themselves
Business leaders and experts are making online copies of themselves to answer the questions they get.