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NatWest Group appoints James Close to lead climate change agenda
A new climate centre of excellence will help NatWest Group to achieve its ambition to be a leading bank taking on the climate challenge.
08 Dec 2020
Biggest ‘mini urban forest’ in Europe planted in Dagenham
NatWest Group has teamed up with partners including The Conservation Volunteers to create the largest ‘tiny forest’ in Europe, at a park in Dagenham.
08 Dec 2020

Using Makaton to make a difference
Jo Reece and Danielle McIntyre are on a mission to help people with disabilities thrive by teaching Makaton to colleagues around the bank.
03 Dec 2020

NatWest Group to donate £350,000 to charities for #GivingTuesday
2020 has been a challenging year for many and the charity sector has been significantly impacted. #GivingTuesday is a chance to make a real difference.
01 Dec 2020
COVID 19 – our response
How we're supporting our communities, colleagues and customers.
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Free digital financial health check for everyone
NatWest has launched a free, quick and confidential online Financial Health Check that both customers and non-customers can take advantage of.
20 Jan 2021

NatWest UK Small Business PMI® - December
Business activity at small firms fell in December for the third month in a row as challenging economic conditions continued to disrupt demand and push up costs leading to job cuts, according to the latest NatWest UK Small Business PMI®.
19 Jan 2021

Scottish motorcycle dealer’s road to expansion
Leading Scottish motorcycle dealer, Ecosse Motorcycles, has welcomed a £150,000 funding package from Royal Bank of Scotland to support the business throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
12 Jan 2021

NatWest UK Regional PMI® - December
Some bright spots for UK regional business activity in December, but downturns continue in other areas.
11 Jan 2021

NatWest issues urgent scam warning
NatWest has issued an urgent scam alert following the new lockdown.
08 Jan 2021

Royal Bank of Scotland Report on Jobs – December
The number of permanent staff appointments across Scotland continued to decline in December, according to the latest Royal Bank of Scotland Report on Jobs, although the downturn eased noticeably on the month.
08 Jan 2021

Q2 2020 NatWest Group postcode lending
Lending data published today shows that NatWest Group is a major supporter of the UK economy.
05 Jan 2021

NatWest announces acquisition of mortgage portfolio from Metro
NatWest Group plc (“NatWest”) today announces that it has entered into an agreement with Metro Bank plc (“Metro Bank”) to acquire a £3.0 billion portfolio of prime UK mortgages.
18 Dec 2020

NatWest UK Small Business and Regional PMI® - November
Activity in small firms and most regions falls amid lockdown measures and restrictions but vaccine hopes brighten outlook.
15 Dec 2020

NatWest Group appoints James Close to lead climate change agenda
A new climate centre of excellence will help NatWest Group to achieve its ambition to be a leading bank taking on the climate challenge.
08 Dec 2020
Biggest ‘mini urban forest’ in Europe planted in Dagenham
NatWest Group has teamed up with partners including The Conservation Volunteers to create the largest ‘tiny forest’ in Europe, at a park in Dagenham.
08 Dec 2020

NatWest introduces ‘virtual queue’ with Qudini
NatWest is to introduce a ‘virtual queue’ option across its branch network through its partnership with software developer, Qudini. The system is currently being trialled across 178 branches and set to be rolled out wider in 2021.
08 Dec 2020

Using Makaton to make a difference
Jo Reece and Danielle McIntyre are on a mission to help people with disabilities thrive by teaching Makaton to colleagues around the bank.
03 Dec 2020

We’re sponsoring COP26 in 2021
For the first time, the UK will be hosting the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) and we’re proud to be one of its principal sponsors.
16 Nov 2020

NatWest supports Talk Money Week with financial capability tools
As part of Talk Money Week, an annual awareness campaign run by the Money and Pensions Service to encourage everyone to open up about their money and pensions.
13 Nov 2020

NatWest UK Regional PMI® - October
Regional economies hit by rise in COVID-19 cases and tougher restrictions in October.
09 Nov 2020
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