How can NatWest lose my Dad’s £10,000 Isa cash? It was due to be transferred but never went through. So where’s the money now? The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2023
Mortgage debts and bust firms put UK banks’ profits under pressure With the big lenders reporting their results this week, investors are trying to stay optimistic and hoping there will be no more crises The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2023
74% of people have been targeted by scams in the past year – survey Nearly a fifth of people have replied to a message from impersonator, initially believing it was from a friend of family member, NatWest said. The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023
Bank CEOs set the tone from the top when it comes to risky behaviour — new research Metro Bank positioned itself as “a fresh start to banking” when it launched in the wake of the 2008 global financial crisis. It was set up in 2010 as a challenger to the “big five” banks dominating the UK market post-crisis: HSBC, NatWest, Lloyds, Barclays and Santander. The Conversation · Oct 12, 2023
NatWest initiative could save hassle for some shoppers at online checkouts Customers with a NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland or Ulster Bank Mastercard have been registered for the Click to Pay service. The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023
Metro Bank agrees rescue deal with investors Lender secures £325m capital from new and existing shareholders and £600m of debt refinancing The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2023
Six high-street banks given ‘red’ warning over eco policies, Which? reveals JP Morgan Chase, Santander, Barclays, HSBC, NatWest Group and Lloyds Banking Group were criticised by the consumer champion. The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023
Banking regulator Sam Woods: ‘This is the most intense period since the 2008 financial crisis’ In an exclusive interview, the head of the Prudential Regulation Authority talks about Credit Suisse, the gilt market meltdown – and stress-testing banks for the climate crisis The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2023
UK lenders expected to make further mortgage rate cuts next week Mounting optimism that home-loan costs have peaked after Bank of England keeps interest rates on hold The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2023
Relief for homeowners and buyers as lenders cut mortgage rates After the Bank of England brought an end to a devastating series of interest rate hikes, lenders including NatWest, TSB, Nationwide and Virgin Money have cut mortgage rates The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023
UK recession risk mounts as business falters; mortgage lenders cut rates – as it happened Business activity shrinks at fastest pace since financial crisis excluding Covid months; some fixed five-year mortgage rates dip below 5% The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2023
Nationwide Building Society launches 8% savings rate and £200 switching offer According to financial information website Moneyfacts, the last time a cash regular savings account was offering a rate of 8% was in 2013. The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023
NatWest says issue with cash machines resolved after customers report missing deposits Bank says cash payments to small number of accounts were delayed The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023
Martin Lewis issues ‘urgent’ warning to savers over interest rates freeze The MoneySavingExpert.com founder said fixed savings rates could be shaved down but highlighted a tactic that savers could use The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023 How interest rates announcement will affect mortgages and savings There is light at the end of the tunnel for mortgage holders but savers face lower rates
The Guardian - UK · Sep 21, 2023 What does keeping UK interest rates on hold mean for homeowners and savers? Decision not to increase rates from 5.25% will be relief for many but some mortgage holders are already paying more
The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023 Martin Lewis issues ‘urgent savers warning’ as Bank of England base rate is held The MoneySavingExpert.com founder said fixed savings rates could be shaved down but highlighted a tactic that savers could use.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2023 Nationwide launches 8% account as battle for UK’s savings intensifies Building society’s regular saver for current account holders is one of a growing number paying 6% interest or more
The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023 Nationwide Building Society launches 8% savings rate and £200 switching offer According to financial information website Moneyfacts, the last time a cash regular savings account was offering a rate of 8% was in 2013.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2023 Mortgage lenders including NatWest cut rates after surprise inflation drop Brokers expect more home loan reductions with offerings at lowest prices for several months
The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2023 Crisis-hit CBI shelves plans for tie-up with manufacturing body Make UK Confederation of British Industry tells members it is confident an alternative emergency cash rescue will be found
The Conversation · Sep 20, 2023 City watchdog finds no evidence for recent political 'debanking' – but private banks have been picky for centuries After a row over the closure of his bank account earlier this year, former politician Nigel Farage has hit out at the UK financial regulator for saying it has found no recent evidence of customers being “de-banked” over their personal views.
The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023 Demand among savers for fixed-term deals has surged, bank reports NatWest said more than 82,000 fixed-term savings accounts were opened in the first half of this year.
Evening Standard · Sep 19, 2023 City watchdog claims data review shows no banks have closed accounts ‘primarily’ due to political views The FCA added that, unlike in some other jurisdictions, “there is no right to an account in the UK”
The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2023 FCA finds no evidence of customers being debanked over political views Watchdog launched inquiry after row over Coutts’s handling of Nigel Farage’s account