A deal, which is in "advanced negotiations", has taken longer than expected and is likely to fetch less than the estimated £1.2bn.
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Homebase announcement by Xmas, says Sir Peter
Sainsburys chief executive Sir Peter Davis hopes to make an announcement about the sale of Homebase before Christmas.
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