Full list of Natwest, Halifax and Lloyds branches set to close in London 86 banking locations will close in the UK this month, including branches of Lloyds, NatWest, Halifax and Bank of Scotland Evening Standard · Jun 1
‘Tracker mortgages are back’ – but is one the right choice for you? The uncertain interest rate outlook is making tracker deals popular again. We look at the pros and cons of both types of loan The Guardian - UK · May 23
Treasury launches reforms to ease ring-fencing rules on banks The move was warmly received by a raft of banks including NatWest and Santander on Monday. Evening Standard · May 18
Revealed: The five high street banks with the most customer complaints In total banks paid out £236.2m to complainants, with the average pay-out totalling £215 The Independent UK · May 7
Protesters take aim at Aviva as shareholder meetings face disruption It comes after NatWest’s annual general meeting was halted by activists last week. Evening Standard · May 6
Oil price declines amid reports of new Iran offer The FTSE 100 closed down 14.89 points, or 0.1%, at 10,363.93. Evening Standard · May 1
Drivers take fewer trips to cut back on fuel and adjust spending, bank suggests The Iran conflict raising the spectre of interest rate hikes also prompted a rush in mortgage activity in March. Evening Standard · May 1
NatWest faces £140m hit from Iran war as UK growth slows and inflation rises Profits ahead of expectations but almost half of £283m impairment charge follows forecast reassessment The Guardian - UK · May 1
NatWest earnings boosted despite gloomier outlook for UK economy Like other high street lenders, NatWest expects to be bolstered by interest rates staying higher for longer. Evening Standard · May 1
Renault says ‘seismic shift’ in electric car interest after Iran war oil price shock – as it happened Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as French carmaker says electric car enquiries have soared since US-Israeli attacks on Iran The Guardian - UK · May 1
Barclays and Tesco Launch New Fuel Cashback: Here's How You Can Avail of It Barclays and Tesco introduce a limited-time 5% fuel cashback offer for Barclays debit card holders at Tesco stations, aiming to ease rising motoring costs in the UK. International Business Times UK · Apr 29
Singing activists disrupt NatWest meeting over ‘climate backtracking’ AGM briefly adjourned after protesters wearing T-shirts labelled ‘No more big oil’ burst into song The Guardian - UK · Apr 28
Protesters halt NatWest shareholder meeting as boss defends climate policy The annual general meeting was being held on Tuesday morning but had to be stopped for about half an hour amid disruption. Evening Standard · Apr 28
All banks to make major account closure changes under Labour rules The government announced the plans last year The Independent UK · Apr 27
International Business Times UK · Apr 27 Banking Updates: Lloyds Bank, HSBC, NatWest Changes and What They Mean for You New UK rules require banks to give 90 days' notice and clear reasons before closing accounts, improving fairness and customer protection.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 26 NatWest faces AGM showdown over ‘climate backtracking’ Shareholders including the Church of England back call for protest votes against bank’s chair
The Independent UK · Apr 23 These are the best 0% balance transfer credit cards for April 2026 Check if you could avoid paying thousands in interest with one of these cards
International Business Times UK · Apr 22 Idle Bank Accounts At Risk: Why Your Forgotten Money Could Be Turned Over To The State Dormant bank accounts can lead to lost savings due to inactivity fees and escheatment laws. Regular account activity and updated contact information can help prevent this issue.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 19 Bank bosses called to meeting with Reeves over impact of Iran war on UK economy HSBC, Barclays, Lloyds, NatWest and Santander will this week discuss with chancellor how to limit effects of conflict
Evening Standard · Apr 17 NatWest financial education workshops aim to ‘break down barriers’ to investing The bank hopes to support 50,000 people during 2026 with the free guidance.
International Business Times UK · Apr 15 Hundreds Of NatWest Customers Saw Their Money 'Vanish' Overnight: ' I Have No Idea Where My Money Is' A glitch in NatWest's new Pots savings feature left hundreds unable to see their money, with some customers pushed thousands of pounds into overdraft.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 12 Your Song review – a nightmarish karaoke show Only the rain remains a constant in this weirdly random contest, presided over by Alison Hammond, Paloma Faith and Sam Ryder, where people express their feelings for loved ones in a song
The Independent UK · Apr 1 Sainsbury’s and NatWest to give new offers and benefits to Nectar card holders IN FULL
Evening Standard · Apr 1 Sainsbury’s customers to be offered new financial products via NatWest agreement Products, which will include a credit card allowing customers to build Nectar points, will start to be made available in the second half of the year.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 31 I nearly lost my new home because of a NatWest banking error I transferred money to my current account for exchange of contracts, but the bank refused access to the funds