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Spanish bank Santander's UK operation reported a 35% fall in first-half profit after its income was hit by intense competition in the mortgage market.
Pre-tax profit for the six months through June fell to £589m, down from £905m on-year.
Net interest income slid 8% and the company also upped provisions for liabilities and charges by £173m to £206m.
At 9:23am: (LON:SAN) Santander UK Plc share price was 0p at 162.9p