Government proposes ‘debanking’ law after Farage Natwest row and surge in complaints March 14, 2024 The UK government has proposed a law that would force banks to give customers more advanced notice and an explanation before closing their accounts, following a surge in complaints over "debanking" and a row between Natwest and former Ukip leader Nigel Farage.
London remains UK’s strongest region as capital powers country out of recession March 11, 2024 Despite the decrease, the figures still pointed to a "robust expansion in activity" with London remaining the strongest-performing region in the UK.
Spring Budget 2024: Hunt plans Natwest government share sale this summer as Farage says debanking row ‘far from over’ March 6, 2024 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has outlined plans for the government to begin selling part of its stake in Natwest to the general public "at the earliest opportunity" this summer, as part of wider efforts to boost stock market investment.
Spring Budget 2024: Hunt set to unveil Natwest government share sale aiming to raise up to £4bn February 29, 2024 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is set to unveil more details on the government's plan to sell its shares in Natwest to retail investors at next week's Spring Budget, alongside wider reforms to boost UK capital markets activity.
Lloyds, HSBC, Barclays and Natwest post record £44bn profits from global interest rate hikes February 22, 2024 The UK's biggest banks notched their highest combined annual profits ever last year as interest rate hikes around the world gave lenders gaping margins.
FTSE 100 close: London powers into the green after retail rebound, Natwest shares soar February 16, 2024 "Market sentiment is being buoyed by better-than-expected retail sales," Sophie Lund-Yates, lead equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown.
Paul Thwaite: Who is the veteran tasked with steadying Natwest after the Farage debanking scandal? February 16, 2024 Natwest has appointed Paul Thwaite as permanent chief executive after a tumultuous year. Who is the man tasked with steadying the ship?
Natwest confirms Paul Thwaite as new boss with £1.2m annual salary February 16, 2024 Paul Thwaite has been confirmed by Natwest's board to be the new group CEO, as he is set to take home a £1.1m pay package
Natwest notches highest profit since 2007 as bank feels interest rate boost February 16, 2024 The group said it had recorded an operating profit of £6.2bn for 2023, up 20 per cent on 2022's recorded figures.
Natwest: Interim Paul Thwaite to be named as permanent CEO February 14, 2024 Natwest’s board is reportedly naming Paul Thwaite, its current interim chief executive, as the permanent head of the taxpayer-backed bank.