RBS to cut 162 branches and 792 jobs

Move comes days after taxpayer-owned bank announced 206% rise in profits

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Royal Bank of Scotland is to close 162 branches across England and Wales, with the loss of almost 800 jobs, following a controversial review of its high street network.

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