Bosses of major banks defend branch closures to MPs Chief executives from NatWest Group, Barclays UK, HSBC UK and Lloyds Banking Group appeared before the Treasury Committee. The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023
Young people not confident with money because it was a taboo topic at home Growing up, people never heard their parents talk about money and finances Wales Online · Jan 24, 2023
Women business pioneers among New Year Honours recipients Alison Rose, chief executive of Natwest Group and Anita Frew, chair at Rolls Royce are given damehoods Birmingham Post · Dec 30, 2022
Birmingham Tech Week founder and chamber chief named in New Year Honours Yiannis Maos and Sara Williams have been recognised for their contributions to the business world and local community while former Marston's chief is also among those honoured Birmingham Post · Dec 30, 2022
Menstrual hygiene start-up prepares for launch The recent Converge Award double winner is developing her product ahead of a fundraise next summer Insider UK · Dec 2, 2022
France works towards gender equality in top jobs while UK women are still struggling As larger companies in France move to meet new gender quotas for senior executives and management committee members, Britain's top firms have an "appalling" lack of women holding executive roles, a survey shows. Radio France Internationale · Nov 8, 2022
NatWest reports £1.1bn profit as it predicts 7% fall in UK house prices Bank says there has been a slowdown in customers trying to get new mortgages in recent weeks The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2022
NatWest boss: “Anxiety levels are high”, as bad debts rocket Britain’s top four high street lenders have set aside towards £2.5 billion this week to deal with bad debts, a clear sign that the bankers are preparing for a recession. Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2022
NatWest to splash billions in dividends as profits jump NATWEST is to hand out more than £2 billion in dividends to investors, of which half goes to the UK government, as it showed strong form almost 15 years after it was bailed out. Evening Standard · Jul 29, 2022
NatWest reports 40% profit jump as bank refers customers to debt experts Strong first-quarter results come as group warns of ‘uncertain’ economy because of cost of living crisis The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2022
NatWest increases profits despite 'challenging environment' Chairman apologies for money laundering failures and warns on inflation at AGM Insider UK · Apr 29, 2022
NatWest avoids revolt as shareholders back executive pay overhaul Advisory firm had called on investors to vote against plan, under which boss Alison Rose could earn £5.2m The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2022
Marcus Rashford launches money programme to help young people feel confident with finances Research found 80% of young people think they will never be financially secure Wales Online · Apr 11, 2022
Marcus Rashford launches scheme to help youngsters be confident with their cash Football star Marcus Rashford has launched a programme aimed at developing the financial skillset in children to ensure they have the skills to thrive as they grow up Daily Mirror · Apr 10, 2022
Evening Standard · Mar 28, 2022 Government stake in NatWest falls below 50% -- 14 years after bailout NATWEST took a symbolic and historic step towards being free of government control today when it bought a near 5% stake in itself from HM Treasury.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2022 NatWest returns to majority private control as it buys back £1.2bn in shares UK government sells more of stake in group formerly known as Royal Bank of Scotland at a loss over 2008 price
Birmingham Post · Mar 8, 2022 Top 22 British women business leaders for 2022 Our list highlights the women bosses exemplifying leadership in 2022
Birmingham Post · Feb 28, 2022 Record number of women starting new companies in West Midlands - report More than 13,000 companies were founded by female entrepreneurs from across the region last year
Birmingham Post · Feb 28, 2022 Women starting companies in record numbers in South West, Rose Report finds Thousands of businesses were founded by female entrepreneurs from across the region last year
Evening Standard · Feb 18, 2022 NatWest profits rocket and it hands big divi to the government NatWest is paying a £1.7 billion dividend to the government as it signalled a return to health under chief executive Alison Rose.
Evening Standard · Feb 18, 2022 The thorny issue for NatWest’s Alison Rose City Comment: The government should hold on to its majority stake
The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2022 NatWest increases bonus pool by 44% as bank returns to profit Despite £298m pool figure, CEO says group is ‘acutely aware’ of families and firms’ cost of living challenges
The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2022 NatWest returns to profit after heavy Covid hits The bank said it will pay £1.3 billion back to shareholders, including the Government.
Birmingham Post · Feb 18, 2022 NatWest swings to huge £4bn profit Chief executive Alison Rose said it was a strong performance but sounded a note of caution for the year ahead