Issa brothers mull petrol empire sale as Asda owners eye Boots bid

The billionaire brothers behind the blockbuster Asda takeover are reportedly in talks to sell their petrol forecourt business for some £12.bn.  Zuber and Mohsin Issa are thought to be considering a proposal for Boots, with the high street chemist’s US owners hoping for a £7bn price tag.  A sale of EG Group would unlock billions [...]