Full list of 19 NatWest and RBS branches due to close It adds to hundreds of bank closures announced this year. The Independent UK · 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
‘Full expensing’: how short-term tax break can become a long-term fix The planning system must change along with the tax incentives if the UK is to improve its dire investment record The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2023
Government may sell UK’s remaining stake in NatWest to public, says Jeremy Hunt British government still owns 38.6% of the high street bank it bailed out in the 2008 financial crisis The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2023
Alibaba and JD's decision to withhold Singles Day data punctures last chance to see a China consumption revival this year "Everyone's waiting for this consumption boom," one analyst said. "I don't think it's really going to come." Fortune · Nov 13, 2023
Nigel Farage to sue NatWest and wants a class action over bank account closures Closures at subsidiary Coutts led to resignation of Alison Rose, the chief executive of NatWest The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2023
Nigel Farage to launch legal battle with NatWest over debanking saga He could reportedly seek millions in damages. Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2023
Nigel Farage to launch legal battle with NatWest over debanking debacle Nigel Farage is to launch a legal fight with NatWest over the debanking saga which culminated in the resignation of chief executive Dame Alison Rose. The National (Scotland) · Nov 11, 2023
Ex-Natwest boss Alison Rose stripped of £7.6m over Nigel Farage debanking row The group says she was not a ‘good leaver’ and will therefore not receive most of the discretionary parts of her pay package The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2023
NatWest strips £7.6m from payout to ex-boss Alison Rose after Farage row The banking giant said she has not been considered a ‘good leaver’ following her departure. The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2023
NatWest cancels £7.6 million of bonuses for ex-CEO Alison Rose — but she still gets £1.7 million NatWest said that “good leaver status” was not applicable to Rose because of the manner of her exit Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2023
NatWest scraps £7.6m of Alison Rose’s payout after Farage scandal Move follows resignation of CEO over row linked to closure of former Ukip leader’s bank accounts The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2023
Privacy watchdog apologises to former NatWest boss over claim she broke data protection rules Dame Alison admitted she talked with a BBC reporter about Mr Farage’s relationship with Coutts - a NatWest subsidiary The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023
Watchdog apologises to Alison Rose over Farage Coutts bank row A top watchdog today issued a fulsome apology to recently departed NatWest boss Dame Alison Rose over the Nigel Farage bank affair. Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 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
Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2023 NatWest mess is harming the interests of taxpayers City Comment: Chairman Sir Howard Davies has some tough decisions ahead
The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023 NatWest shares plunge after bank downgrades profit outlook Competition for savers’ cash is putting pressure on its finances, says group
The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023 Probe finds 'serious failings' in way British politician Nigel Farage had his bank account closed An independent probe has found “serious failings” in how NatWest Group’s private and exclusive Coutts Bank shut down the account of the right-wing British politician Nigel Farage
The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023 Khan joins Labour voices calling for Israel-Hamas ceasefire as pressure grows on Starmer – as it happened Mayor of London Sadiq Khan says ceasefire will help prevent ‘devastating loss of life’
Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2023 Read the full NatWest report on ‘failings’ in handling of Nigel Farage account row The report included aspects that City watchdog the FCA described as “potential regulatory breaches”
The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023 Bank of Russia raises interest rates to 15% to fight inflation; US consumer confidence dips – as it happened Russian central bank says current inflationary pressures have significantly increased to a level above its expectations
The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023 NatWest admits serious failings over Nigel Farage’s bank account closure But decision to shut down Mr Farage’s bank account was lawful, an independent review finds
Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2023 City watchdog: NatWest may have breached rules in Farage account controversy The bank published a report today showing "serious failings"
The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023 NatWest decision to close Nigel Farage’s bank accounts was lawful, says report Investigation for bank finds however that there were ‘serious failings’ in handling of Coutts move and treatment of ex-Ukip leader
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023 Nigel Farage’s data rights infringed by Natwest chief, watchdog rules Farage calls on bank to cut severance pay to ex-bank boss – accusing her of overseeing a ‘woke’ culture