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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Simon Goodley

Metro Bank rescue deal can go ahead after shareholders back it

Metro bank, Moorgate, London
Metro Bank told the London Stock Exchange on Monday that the refinancing proposal had been passed “with very strong support’. Photograph: Chris Batson/Alamy

The embattled high street lender Metro Bank can proceed with a multimillion-pound rescue deal after receiving approval from its shareholders.

The move comes after the bank announced last month it had negotiated a £925m package, which consisted of £325m of new capital as well as £600m of debt.

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