City minister summons UK bank bosses to discuss Farage account closure Andrew Griffith raises ‘significant concern’ after Coutts judged ex-Ukip leader ‘did not align’ with its values The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2023
Nigel Farage considering suing Coutts bank owner NatWest as account closure row rumbles on Former Ukip leader says he is ‘considering all options’ The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2023
Nigel Farage says NatWest chief’s apology is ‘a start, but it’s no more than that’ Dame Alison Rose apologises to former Ukip and Brexit Party leaderfor ‘deeply inappropriate comments’ The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023
UK banking boss apologizes to populist politician Farage over the closure of his account The chief executive of U.K. bank NatWest Group has apologized to populist politician Nigel Farage after he complained that his bank account was shut down because the banking group didn’t agree with his political views The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023
Sunak, Braverman and City regulator wade into Farage banking row FCA chief says banks cannot ‘discriminate’ against political views, but chair argues it’s up to Coutts ‘who they do business with’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2023
Average 5-year fixed-rate mortgage hits 6.3 per cent deepening UK’s home loan misery Britain’s home loan misery was growing on Friday as the average five-year fixed-rate mortgage hit 6.3 per cent. Evening Standard · Jul 14, 2023
UK’s biggest mortgage lenders in 2022 ranked Lloyds Banking Group has held its position as the UK’s biggest mortgage lender but some providers moved up or down the tables. The Independent UK · Jul 13, 2023
Nigel Farage’s Coutts bank account closed due to lack of funds Former Brexit party leader has claimed private bank targeted him over political views The Guardian - UK · Jul 4, 2023
Natwest head of climate economics to speak at Wiltshire event Leading climate figures, brands and businesses are set to attend the Planted Country gathering at the National Trust’s Stourhead house Birmingham Post · Jun 8, 2023
NatWest and the University of Edinburgh launch new innovation centre NatWest Group and the University of Edinburgh have announced the launch of a new innovation centre... The National (Scotland) · Jun 7, 2023
NatWest and Edinburgh University launch new innovation centre The five year project will be funded for the first two years by a £2m commitment from the banking group Insider UK · Jun 6, 2023
UK Government sells £1.26 billion of NatWest stake The latest sale brings the state's minority stake down to 38.69% Insider UK · May 22, 2023
UK Government sells £1.26bn of taxpayer stake in NatWest It is the latest in a series of stake sales by UK Government Investments as the state seeks to whittle down its shareholding in the bank. The Independent UK · May 22, 2023
NatWest sees profit surge 50% on last year and beat predictions Lender has not seen a rise in customers falling into arrears despite cost of living crisis Birmingham Post · Apr 28, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2023 EU economy returns to growth despite surprise German stagnation – as it happened Live coverage of business, economics and financial news as eurozone economy grows by 0.1% in first quarter after Amazon earnings beat expectations
The Guardian - UK · Mar 30, 2023 NatWest and Lloyds to axe a further 81 bank branches Banks say customers are rejecting traditional counter services in favour of online banking
The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023 Banking giants asked to explain why some savings rates remain so low The Treasury Committee is asking major banks for a breakdown of the revenue and profits generated from their savings products.
Insider UK · Feb 17, 2023 NatWest Group sees profits surge to £5.1bn RBS owner hails 'considerable progress against our strategic goals'
Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2023 NatWest to acquire 85% stake in pensions fintech Cushon Bank will pay £144 million for majority shareholding in the pensions and savings business
The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023 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.
Insider UK · Jan 3, 2023 Scottish business leaders recognised in New Year Honours Latest list honours those from financial services construction, telecommunications and engineering
Birmingham Post · Dec 30, 2022 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
Insider UK · Oct 28, 2022 NatWest third quarter results exceed expectations Chief executive states that it is closely monitoring customer distress levels as the cost-of-living crisis bites
Insider UK · Sep 23, 2022 Former shadow chancellor joins TheCityUK chair for Scottish financial services awards Annual celebration's shortlist highlights the 'strength and diversity' of the sector
The Guardian - UK · Jul 29, 2022 UK government in line for £1bn payout from NatWest Group stake Bank to give dividend to shareholders despite dip in second-quarter profits and economic ‘uncertainty’