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Nigel Farage gets apology from BBC over Coutts bank account closure story

Simon Jack says ‘trusted and senior source’ gave incomplete information

The Independent UK

Coutts’ virtue-signalling plan had one flaw. The bank has no virtue to signal

Compiling the Farage dossier takes some cheek when you have so many ghastly clients

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson suggests NatWest boss should lose her job over Nigel Farage bank closure

Mr Johnson said Coutts had made a “terrible mistake” by seeking to humiliate Mr Farage by “mysteriously and arbitrarily” shutting down his account

Evening Standard

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Nigel Farage considering suing Coutts bank owner NatWest as account closure row rumbles on

Former Ukip leader says he is ‘considering all options’

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson says Natwest boss must quit if she leaked Nigel Farage’s account details

The former prime minister called for an inquiry into reporting on the Farage account closure row

The Independent UK

Pressure builds on Coutts CEO over claims he kept his NatWest boss in the dark over Farage fiasco

Insiders say Peter Flavel did not do enough to keep Dame Alison Rose fully updated

The Independent UK

Nigel Farage says NatWest chief’s apology is ‘a start, but it’s no more than that’

Dame Alison Rose apologises to former Ukip and Brexit Party leaderfor ‘deeply inappropriate comments’

The Independent UK

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Farage affair is ‘a monumental PR disaster’ for exclusive bank Coutts

Private lender’s reputation is at risk after decision to cut ties with former Ukip leader and comments about him

The Guardian - UK

What are the rules on bank account closures and what rights do people have?

The UK’s banking rules have come under scrutiny after Nigel Farage accused Coutts of closing his account unfairly.

The Independent UK

Nigel Farage praises ‘swift’ intervention by ministers over closed Coutts account

Ex-Ukip leader welcomes prospect of law to stop bank account closures due to customers’ political views

The Guardian - UK

Coutts picks a fight with the wrong man

City Comment: You can’t just have bank accounts for people you agree with

Evening Standard

Bank’s licence could be ‘revoked’ in UK 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

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

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

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The Guardian - UK

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’

Evening Standard

Ministers denounce ‘disgraceful’ treatment of Nigel Farage by Coutts bank

The former Ukip leader said after his account was closed there is a danger of the UK moving towards a ‘Chinese-style social credit system’

The Independent UK

Savings providers must keep customers informed about available rates – watchdog

FCA boss Nikhil Rathi said firms will need a strategy to ensure customers are adequately informed of available rates across their product set.

The Independent UK

NatWest sets goal to support 10 million people per year with financial wellbeing

Digital tools and financial health checks are being used to help people’s financial wellbeing, NatWest said.

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Birmingham Post

Confidence growing in East Midlands economy

NatWest business survey found inflation eased in June and business confidence was at its strongest since early 2022

Liverpool Echo

UK banks say they will give people £200 for free

Martin Lewis explained how people can make money with a simple

Evening Standard

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.

Birmingham Post

'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

The Independent UK

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

There are several banks offering cash incentives if you swtich

Birmingham Post

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

'Substantial investment' at site after milestone deal

Daily Mirror

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

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