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NatWest to Sell Cushon Pension Provider
NatWest Group, two years after acquiring Cushon for £144 million, is reportedly seeking a buyer for the workplace pensions provider, aligning with CEO Paul Thwaite's strategic refocusing on core banking priorities and simplification.
NatWest to Sell Cushon Pension Provider
NatWest Group, two years after acquiring Cushon for £144 million, is reportedly seeking a buyer for the workplace pensions provider, aligning with CEO Paul Thwaite's strategic refocusing on core banking priorities and simplification.
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8% Bias Score
Scottish Mid-Market Firms Show Optimism Amidst Economic Challenges
NatWest CEO Paul Thwaite reports growing optimism in Scotland's mid-market firms, particularly in travel and tourism, and technology, while manufacturing struggles; he emphasizes the bank's commitment to Scotland despite its London headquarters.
Scottish Mid-Market Firms Show Optimism Amidst Economic Challenges
NatWest CEO Paul Thwaite reports growing optimism in Scotland's mid-market firms, particularly in travel and tourism, and technology, while manufacturing struggles; he emphasizes the bank's commitment to Scotland despite its London headquarters.
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52% Bias Score
RBS Privatization: A 17-Year Recovery
In 2008, the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) received a £45 billion taxpayer bailout following a financial crisis triggered by its risky expansion and mismanagement; 17 years later, the UK government has fully sold its stake, marking a significant turning point but leaving taxpayers with over £10 billi...
RBS Privatization: A 17-Year Recovery
In 2008, the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) received a £45 billion taxpayer bailout following a financial crisis triggered by its risky expansion and mismanagement; 17 years later, the UK government has fully sold its stake, marking a significant turning point but leaving taxpayers with over £10 billi...
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56% Bias Score
NatWest Privatization Results in £10.5bn Loss for UK Taxpayers
The UK government has completed the sale of its remaining stake in NatWest, incurring a £10.5bn loss 17 years after a £46bn bailout, prompting debate about post-crisis banking regulations.
NatWest Privatization Results in £10.5bn Loss for UK Taxpayers
The UK government has completed the sale of its remaining stake in NatWest, incurring a £10.5bn loss 17 years after a £46bn bailout, prompting debate about post-crisis banking regulations.
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48% Bias Score
UK to finalize NatWest divestment, incurring £10.2bn loss
The UK government will soon finalize its exit from NatWest Group, resulting in a £10.2 billion loss despite total proceeds of £35.3 billion from share sales, dividends, and fees, concluding a 17-year process initiated by the 2008 bank bailout.
UK to finalize NatWest divestment, incurring £10.2bn loss
The UK government will soon finalize its exit from NatWest Group, resulting in a £10.2 billion loss despite total proceeds of £35.3 billion from share sales, dividends, and fees, concluding a 17-year process initiated by the 2008 bank bailout.
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36% Bias Score
NatWest to be fully privatized after 2008 bailout
NatWest will hold its last shareholder meeting before full privatization, with the government selling its remaining 2.99% stake after a 17-year restructuring following its £46bn bailout in 2008; the government expects to recoup about £25bn.
NatWest to be fully privatized after 2008 bailout
NatWest will hold its last shareholder meeting before full privatization, with the government selling its remaining 2.99% stake after a 17-year restructuring following its £46bn bailout in 2008; the government expects to recoup about £25bn.
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44% Bias Score
UK's 'Big Four' Banks Report Record Profits Amidst Fintech Competition
The UK's 'Big Four' banks—Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, and NatWest—reported record profits exceeding £45 billion in 2024, driven by high interest rates and cost-cutting, despite initial predictions of disruption from newer banking rivals.
UK's 'Big Four' Banks Report Record Profits Amidst Fintech Competition
The UK's 'Big Four' banks—Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, and NatWest—reported record profits exceeding £45 billion in 2024, driven by high interest rates and cost-cutting, despite initial predictions of disruption from newer banking rivals.
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40% Bias Score
NatWest's Soaring Profits Amidst Tax Scrutiny and Fintech Competition
NatWest's first-half operating profits surged to £3.6 billion, exceeding last year's figures and fueling plans for acquisitions, while also facing potential government tax scrutiny and competition from fintechs.
NatWest's Soaring Profits Amidst Tax Scrutiny and Fintech Competition
NatWest's first-half operating profits surged to £3.6 billion, exceeding last year's figures and fueling plans for acquisitions, while also facing potential government tax scrutiny and competition from fintechs.
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72% Bias Score
UK Government Completes Divestment From Royal Bank of Scotland
The UK government has fully divested from the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), selling its remaining shares 15 years after a £45.5 billion bailout that began in 2008 to prevent the collapse of the bank during the global financial crisis.
UK Government Completes Divestment From Royal Bank of Scotland
The UK government has fully divested from the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), selling its remaining shares 15 years after a £45.5 billion bailout that began in 2008 to prevent the collapse of the bank during the global financial crisis.
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40% Bias Score
UK to Lose £10 Billion on NatWest Bailout as Goodwin's Pension Soars
The UK government will lose almost £10 billion after selling its final NatWest stake, ending a 17-year recovery effort following a £45 billion 2008 bailout; meanwhile, former CEO Fred Goodwin receives an estimated £598,000 annual pension.
UK to Lose £10 Billion on NatWest Bailout as Goodwin's Pension Soars
The UK government will lose almost £10 billion after selling its final NatWest stake, ending a 17-year recovery effort following a £45 billion 2008 bailout; meanwhile, former CEO Fred Goodwin receives an estimated £598,000 annual pension.
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52% Bias Score
NatWest's Failed Santander Bid and Future Acquisition Plans
NatWest's £11 billion bid for Santander UK's retail banking arm was rejected, ending takeover talks; this follows NatWest's strong first-quarter results and the government's near-complete exit from its ownership.
NatWest's Failed Santander Bid and Future Acquisition Plans
NatWest's £11 billion bid for Santander UK's retail banking arm was rejected, ending takeover talks; this follows NatWest's strong first-quarter results and the government's near-complete exit from its ownership.
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44% Bias Score
Farage Settles NatWest Debanking Dispute
Nigel Farage settled his legal dispute with NatWest Group, receiving damages after the bank apologized for closing his accounts due to his political views; the controversy led to the resignation of NatWest's CEO.
Farage Settles NatWest Debanking Dispute
Nigel Farage settled his legal dispute with NatWest Group, receiving damages after the bank apologized for closing his accounts due to his political views; the controversy led to the resignation of NatWest's CEO.
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44% Bias Score
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