Woolworths shares plunge as it confirms talks to sell stores

UK high street retail chain Woolworths saw its shares fall by almost 40% on Wednesday as already nervous investors were further spooked by the rumour that the company may be ready to sell off its 815 stores in the country for a nominal fee of £1.

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