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Standard Life bows out of takeover battle for Resolution

Standard Life has scrapped its £4.9bn battle for Resolution - a move widely anticipated after a drop in its shares slashed the value of its bid.

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MARK SMITH, Deputy Business Editor

Standard Life has scrapped its £4.9bn battle for Resolution - a move widely anticipated after a drop in its shares slashed the value of its bid.