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Boots sold in £7bn deal to Canadian billionaire family

Boots sold in £7bn deal to Canadian billionaire family
BBC News Wednesday 07 October 2026, 14:10 UTC 1 min read
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The sale of the High Street chain was announced on Wednesday.

The sale of the High Street chain was announced on Wednesday.
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