John Healey poised to raise taxes on banks in budget Exclusive: Chancellor to target sector in his first budget, to help offset Iran war’s damage to public finances The Guardian - UK · Oct 15
78% of students encountering scams say it happened in first months of university NatWest, Mastercard and the Home Office have teamed up to urge students to be on their guard. Evening Standard · Oct 14
FTSE fades after bright start amid tech worry The FTSE 100 index ended down 5.95 points, 0.1%, at 10,650.33. Evening Standard · Oct 13
Lower oil boosts FTSE 100 but defence stocks lag The FTSE 100 index ended up 43.75 points, or 0.4%, at 10,541.69, on Tuesday. The Independent UK · Oct 6
Britain's largest banks make first interbank transactions using tokenised deposits Britain's largest banks have completed what the industry describes as the first transactions anywhere using tokenised deposits to move money between one another, a milestone for a blockchain-based form of bank money that the Bank of England favours over privately issued stablecoins. Euronews · Sep 24
Mum’s Alzheimer’s has trapped the kids’ NatWest cash A First Saver account was set up by my mother when the children were born which we planned to use to fund them through university The Guardian - UK · Sep 23
A £500 gift or a free toothbrush: is it worth switching bank accounts? As the battle for current account customers takes a new twist we look at how tempting the offers really are The Guardian - UK · Sep 5
Taxing the banks: what Europe’s windfall levies brought in as Burnham eyes his next move Ahead of a crucial budget, four countries’ experiments offer a mixed verdict on how to tax bumper profits The Guardian - UK · Sep 2
Former NatWest chief warns Burnham that pension triple lock is unaffordable IN FULL The Independent UK · Sep 2
NatWest to boost presence in US after ring-fencing rules eased The application for a representative office in the US followed changes to the UK’s ring-fencing rules. Evening Standard · Aug 25
Martin Lewis shares how savers can get up to £220 ‘free cash’ with simple bank change Banks are currently offering the highest rate of offers ‘we've seen for a while’, the finance guru said The Independent UK · Aug 20
Could You Really Earn £220 by Switching Banks? What Savers Need to Know Switching UK banks can earn you up to £220 in cash rewards and boost your savings with better interest rates. The true value of switching goes beyond the initial bonus. International Business Times UK · Aug 20
Student bank accounts: don’t be swayed by the freebies, freshers told Sign-up perks may capture the attention but should the focus be on the interest-free overdraft? The Guardian - UK · Aug 18
The Independent UK · Aug 12 NatWest launches new digital savings account offering 4.5% interest IN FULL
The Independent UK · Aug 12 Major bank launches new savings deal with some of best rates on the market A 4.5% rate compares favourably with the best non-ISA accounts currently available
Evening Standard · Aug 11 Communication cards help banking customers access services or report scams The ‘speak easy’ cards were launched by Nationwide Building Society in 2024 and are now being made more widely available.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 5 Bank battle: history suggests Burnham faces fight if he opts for windfall tax As lenders’ profits soar, calls grow for a levy to help new PM ease cost of living pressures on households
Evening Standard · Jul 31 FTSE 100 closes just below milestone after strong week NatWest led the risers, up 3.2%, as it raised guidance for 2026.
Evening Standard · Jul 31 NatWest profits up by a fifth after AI-led tech drive and wealth focus It follows Barclays and Lloyds Banking Group in beating analysts expectations for profit growth over the first half of the year.
Evening Standard · Jul 24 How will UK banks and their customers be affected by the Iran war? Barclays, Lloyds Banking Group and NatWest will report their half-year results on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday respectively.
TechRadar · Jul 6 ‘They are another reminder of criminal activity designed to defraud people’: NatWest boss becomes latest City figure caught in AI social media scam Another top banking figure is the subject of a deepfake image designed to scam social media users
The Guardian - UK · Jul 2 Bankers and unions set for clash over possible Burnham tax raid on UK banks City bosses say move would be economically disastrous, but union leaders urge likely new PM to ignore ‘vested interests’
The Independent UK · Jun 29 The wrong savings account could cost you hundreds in interest - here’s what you need to check Don’t be afraid to move your money out of ‘your’ bank - challengers often pay more to get you to move
Evening Standard · Jun 22 Pound holds firm as Starmer confirms he will stand down The FTSE 100 closed up 74.58 points, or 0.7%, at 10,437.85.