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Robert Begbie becomes executive chair of RBS ahead of 300th anniversary
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Robert Begbie takes a top role at Royal Bank of Scotland ahead of its 300th anniversary.
How each outlet covered it
| Outlet | Headlines | Tone |
|---|---|---|
| The Scotsman | 1 | +5.8 |
| Yahoo News UK | 1 | +5.8 |
| TheBusinessDesk | 1 | +5.8 |
| Daily Business | 1 | +5.0 |
| Scottish Financial News | 1 | +5.0 |
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Tuesday 20 October 2026
Robert Begbie takes a top role at Royal Bank of Scotland ahead of its 300th anniversary.
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