The Latest Breaking News from NatWest

Singaporean magnate to open £1,000 a night luxury hotel opposite the Ritz on Piccadilly

The £110 million new hotel is scheduled to open at the end of 2026

Evening Standard · Mar 27, 2025

Nigel Farage settles dispute with NatWest Group two years after accounts closure

Reform UK leader threatened legal action after political views cited as reason for closure of Coutts account

The Guardian - UK · Mar 26, 2025

Farage receives NatWest apology in settlement over debanking dispute

The bank has apologised to the Reform UK leader and the terms of the agreement are confidential, according to a joint statement.

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025

Treasury’s stake in NatWest falls below 5%

The banking group has said it expects to return to private ownership by the middle of this year.

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025

Santander's IT Nightmare: Outage Leaves Customers Without Funds—Can You Claim Compensation?

Santander users are experiencing major challenges using their debit and credit cards, as well as transfering money. Downdetector reports that this is an ongoing, global issue.

International Business Times UK · Mar 6, 2025

NatWest sees Government overtaken as biggest shareholder after 16 years

The Government rescued the bank with multi-billion-pound bailouts during the 2008 financial crisis.

Evening Standard · Feb 28, 2025

Best and Worst Banks Revealed – And Lloyds and NatWest Didn’t Make the Cut

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has released its latest survey rankings, spotlighting the banks that are excelling and those that are falling short.

The Fashion Central · Feb 18, 2025

FTSE 100 slips back after pound hits almost-two month high

The FTSE 100 finished 32.26 points, or 0.37%, lower to end the day at 8,732.46.

Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2025

HSBC set to unveil bigger profits as cost-cutting overhaul in focus

Rivals Barclays and NatWest set the tone for the banking sector when they reported stronger earnings this week.

Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2025

Nigel Farage considers private criminal proceedings against NatWest Group over debanking scandal

Row over debanking of Reform UK leader led to departure of chief executive Dame Alison Rose in 2023

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2025