RBS Group has confirmed plans to sell off its Direct Line insurance arm - which has a significant presence in Yorkshire - through a stock market floatation.

Analysts believe the floatation could see the business valued at £3bn.

Direct Line Group has two offices in Leeds and another in Doncaster and employs more than 3,000 staff in the region. Its main operating subsidiary, UK ......for the full story register now for free or login below...