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Construction company Carillion is said to be looking at "options" for the business amid speculation it is a takeover target for a rival, such as London-listed Kier Group.

According to a person that recently spoke with senior executives at FTSE 250-listed Carillion, the company has been looking at a variety of "options" although it's not clear what those options are and whether an investment bank has been formally appointed to carry out a "strategic review"...