<P> In September 2003 , the bank rebranded as Abbey , and in November 2004 , it became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Spanish Santander Group , with a rebrand following in February 2005 . In January 2010 , the savings business of Bradford & Bingley was combined with the bank , and Abbey National plc was renamed Santander UK plc . Prior to the takeover , Abbey National plc was a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index . </P>
<P> In September 2003 , the bank rebranded as Abbey , and in November 2004 , it became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Spanish Santander Group , with a rebrand following in February 2005 . In January 2010 , the savings business of Bradford & Bingley was combined with the bank , and Abbey National plc was renamed Santander UK plc . Prior to the takeover , Abbey National plc was a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index . </P>
when was abbey national taken over by santander
when was abbey national taken over by santander
November 2004
November 2004