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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 FCA added that, unlike in some other jurisdictions, “there is no right to an account in the UK”

The UK is one of more than 200 countries that have signed up to more financial checks on senior figures in the public eye.

It is understood the bank thought closing the account would cause problems for West’s daughter

Bank to pay salary, pension and shares to Alison Rose, who resigned at end of July, during 12-month notice period

Nigel Farage called the potential payment to Dame Alison Rose a ‘sick joke’

Ms Rose resigned after she admitted to being the source of an inaccurate story about Nigel Farage’s finances.

For all the corporate speak about the player and the alleged victim rebuilding their lives, the club’s primary concern looks like its own future, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

Treasury hints at concessions on guarantee but banks will face fines for falling below minimum service level