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Banks ‘could lose licences for banning customers over their political views’

It comes after Nigel Farage’s banks accounts were closed by Coutts because his views ‘did not align with’ the bank’s values.

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023

Nigel Farage has a point. Coutts should explain itself

Bank for wealthy says it wants clients who are ‘disrupters and challengers’, but seems to find some less tolerable without the cash

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2023

Sunak, Braverman and City regulator wade into Farage banking row

FCA chief says banks cannot ‘discriminate’ against political views, but chair argues it’s up to Coutts ‘who they do business with’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2023

UK banks say they will give people £200 for free

Martin Lewis explained how people can make money with a simple

Liverpool Echo · Jul 13, 2023

FTSE 100 Live: Shares soar as banks pass stress test, pound at $1.30 as US inflation falls to 3.0%

Burberry has revealed a strong start to its financial year as the luxury goods group sees a surge in demand from Chinese consumers.

Evening Standard · Jul 12, 2023

'We are passing interest rate rises on to our savers', says NatWest executive

Chief financial officer Katie Murray said the bank has found it difficult to communicate with customers under GDPR legislation

Birmingham Post · Jul 12, 2023

TSB bank offering customers £200 for simple switch - here’s how to get it

There are several banks offering cash incentives if you swtich

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023

Fastening firm Trifast investing in West Midlands distribution centre after £120m financing deal

'Substantial investment' at site after milestone deal

Birmingham Post · Jul 11, 2023

Major UK bank giving away £200 to new customers - see if you're eligible

Customers get £125 if they open a Spend & Save or Spend & Save Plus account after July 10, then use the Current Account Switch Service (CASS) to move to TSB before August 31, 2023

Daily Mirror · Jul 11, 2023

New Design Windows secures £1.2m funding for South Yorkshire expansion

A number of new jobs are expected to be created in the move

Birmingham Post · Jul 11, 2023