The Latest Breaking News from NatWest Group

RBS announces closure of central Glasgow bank branch

NatWest Group has announced that it plans to close another 19 branches in England, Wales and Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 23, 2023

NatWest and RBS announce closure of another 19 branches

So far this year, 578 branch closures have been announced by UK high street banks.

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023

ICO apologises to ex-NatWest chief over claim she broke privacy law on Farage

Watchdog says it was ‘incorrect’ to suggest Alison Rose breached law by discussing ex-Ukip leader’s banking with journalist

The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2023

UK banks are closing more than 1,000 accounts every day

Nigel Farage calls for royal commission as data shows big jump in customers being ‘debanked’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2023

Nigel Farage launching new website to help people denied accounts by banks

The ex-Ukip leader has been hailed as a consumer champion after vowing to create a guide on how to flood banks with data requests

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2023

NatWest chairman says ‘political reaction’ led to Alison Rose’s departure

Chairman Sir Howard Davies insisted it is important for the stability of the bank that he remains on the board.

The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2023

NatWest to pay UK government £190m as Farage crisis rocks bank

Crisis-hit group plans to pay dividends worth £500m to investors after quarterly profits rise by 27%

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2023

Coutts chief quits and crisis wipes £1bn off NatWest shares

Ousting of private bank’s chief may not be final departure as future of NatWest Group chairman looks uncertain

The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2023

Coutts CEO Peter Flavel stands down over Nigel Farage row

Coutts’ chief executive Peter Flavel, the boss of the private bank which closed Nigel Farage’s account, will step down immediately, NatWest Group has said.

Evening Standard · Jul 27, 2023

OPINION - The Standard View: Coutts debacle poses questions for all sides

It is a single story sparking a binary reaction — Nigel Farage and his bank account. The former Ukip leader has landed a major scalp, as NatWest boss Dame Alison Rose quit late last night after acknowledging she made a “serious error of judgment” when she discussed Mr Farage’s relationship…

Evening Standard · Jul 26, 2023