The Latest Breaking News from NatWest

Government stake in NatWest falls below 50% -- 14 years after bailout

NATWEST took a symbolic and historic step towards being free of government control today when it bought a near 5% stake in itself from HM Treasury.

Evening Standard · Mar 28, 2022

NatWest returns to majority private control as it buys back £1.2bn in shares

UK government sells more of stake in group formerly known as Royal Bank of Scotland at a loss over 2008 price

The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2022

Government cedes control of NatWest for first time since financial crisis

The Treasury has been selling off its stake since 2015

Birmingham Post · Mar 28, 2022

WRU refinances £18m Covid funding for the regions with Welsh Government

The new funding deal means the capital will not have to repaid in full until 2040 rather than previously in three

Birmingham Post · Mar 22, 2022

NatWest to launch ‘buy now, pay later’ credit scheme this summer

First UK high street bank moves into lucrative yet unregulated payment sector

The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2022

NatWest offering big change for customers and their money this summer

People will be able to keep track of payments and see how much they owe through NatWest’s mobile app

Nottingham Post · Mar 22, 2022

NatWest to offer 'buy now pay later' option to customers

The bank said it would put safeguards in place to help make sure lending is affordable

Birmingham Post · Mar 22, 2022

NatWest will enter the buy now, pay later market this summer

The bank is planning on launching the new product in summer 2022 and said it will put safeguards in place to help ensure lending is affordable.

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2022

Savers can get 3% interest on their cash and £150 if they switch banks this week

Anyone looking for some extra help with the cost of living crisis could consider switching deals like the one offered by NatWest, though you will need to transfer £1,250 in order to get it

Daily Mirror · Mar 21, 2022

David Domoney operates plant hospital at Ideal Home Show

"We’ve seen the house plant trend skyrocket since the beginning of the pandemic"

Wales Online · Mar 17, 2022