Why was NatWest rescued in 2008 and what has changed for the bank in that time? - At its peak, the Government had an 84.4% shareholding in the group, and did not start selling shares until 2015.

NatWest CEO resigns after admitting to be source for inaccurate story on Nigel Farage Last Updated: July 26, 2023 at 8:51 a.m. ET First Published: July 26, 2023 at 3:37 a.m. ET Share ...

People maintain social distance while they queue outside a Natwest bank in Wimbledon, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), London, Britain, May 1, 2020.

NatWest Group shares tumbled after the bank cut its full-year net interest margin guidance and admitted “serious failings” in its treatment of Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage.

NatWest boss thanks British taxpayer for 2008 bailout after government sells remaining shares. NatWest - which was called RBS at the time - received almost £46bn of taxpayer funding in 2008 and 2009.