Politics in 2023: A look back at the highlights – and low points – of the year December 28, 2023 As Rishi Sunak runs out the clock towards polling day, we take you back through the political highlights - and low points - of 2023.
The ‘debanking’ saga: What happened and where do the banks stand now? December 24, 2023 UK banking rules are in the midst of a shake-up after a turbulent year which saw former Ukip leader Nigel Farage spark a crisis at one of Britain’s largest banks.
Exclusive: Record number of women starting businesses despite funding challenges December 19, 2023 A record number of female-owned companies have been created this year
Natwest says no evidence of discrimination in Coutts bank account closures December 15, 2023 Natwest, which owns Coutts, said lawyers at Travers Smith analysed 84 account closures in the two years to July 28, about a 10 per cent sample of all the relevant cases in that time.
Farage debanking row: Law changed so politicians are seen as lower risk December 15, 2023 It comes after Nigel Farage revealed that Coutts, owned by NatWest Group, had moved to close down his bank account, prompting a row over the current UK banking rules.
Banks to face ‘very serious consequences’ if they lie on ‘debanking’, FCA chief warns December 12, 2023 Banks will face "very serious consequences" if they are found to have lied about cases of so-called "debanking", the City watchdog’s chief warned today, as the fallout from a row between Nigel Farage and Natwest earlier this year continues.
‘London is thriving’ — business activity jumps in the capital despite inflationary pressures December 11, 2023 London saw the highest rate of business activity in November despite bearing the brunt of inflationary pressures.
From branch closures to ‘debanking’ – Which bank faces the highest number of complaints? December 10, 2023 The UK's high street lenders have faced a tsunami of complaints this year from concerns about branch closures to customer service. But which bank faces the most complaints?
Metro Bank has learned ‘the hard way’ about costly branches, analysts say November 30, 2023 Metro Bank today announced a shift in strategy as it prepares to lay off 20 per cent of staff, considers cutting opening times and tries to simplify its business model to become more cost-efficient.
Natwest: Why there may be a problem with Telling Sid November 30, 2023 The Chancellor called for a revival of 'Tell Sid' investment culture in his autumn statement last week. But there may be a problem...