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Richard Branson has already indicated he will back takeover that will require the agreement of the group’s shareholdersNationwide Building Society is set to tale over its smaller rival Virgin Money after the pair formally agreed to a deal worth £2.9bn.The deal, which will solidify Nationwide’s position as the UK’s second largest mortgage lender, will also trigger the resignation of Virgin Money boss David Duffy,...