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Bank account closures don't just affect 'politically exposed persons' – sex workers have struggled with financial exclusion for years

The fallout over the closure of Nigel Farage’s bank account has shed light on how financial institutions handle “politically exposed persons”, whom they may view as high-risk clients.

The Conversation

Gina Miller told her party political bank account will be closed

Concerns over ‘debanking’ have risen after Nigel Farage controversy

Evening Standard

It will be surprising if NatWest’s Howard Davies hasn’t gone by Christmas

Plan had been for chair to leave by next July – but that was before row over Nigel Farage’s Coutts accounts

The Guardian - UK

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Political storm left NatWest chief Dame Alison Rose with no choice but to go, says chairman

NatWest capped a turbulent week with a £1 billion surge in profits

Evening Standard

Gina Miller calls for probe into de-banking as her party’s account is closed

The anti-Brexit campaigner said the denial of banking services could force new parties to stop operating.

The Independent UK

The head that should really roll at NatWest for the Farage scandal

City Voices: Howard Davies must go immediately, and frankly, the rest of his fellow, seemingly makeweight directors with him.

Evening Standard

NatWest chair vows to stay on to provide ‘stability’ after Farage controversy

Sir Howard Davies planning ‘orderly transition’ as bank hires lawyers to investigate account closures

The Guardian - UK

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Sir Howard pledges to stay at NatWest despite Nigel Farage scandal

Profits soar by £1bn -- top law firm to probe Farage affair

Evening Standard

The NatWest head that should really roll for the Farage banking farrago

City Voices: Howard Davies must go immediately, and frankly, the rest of his fellow, seemingly makeweight directors with him.

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan defends Ulez expansion and says high court challenge wasted Londoners’ money – as it happened

Mayor says he believes £1m was spent on court case as five Conservative-led councils took action over plans to expand zone

The Guardian - UK

NatWest to pay UK government £190m as Farage crisis rocks bank

Crisis-hit group plans to pay dividends worth £500m to investors after quarterly profits rise by 27%

The Guardian - UK

NatWest chair defies calls to quit and blames ‘political pressure’ for CEO ousting

Top bosses to face scrutiny from shareholders after turmoil hits bank’s value

The Independent UK

NatWest chair Howard Davies says Alison Rose was a ‘great leader’ amid Farage row; company insolvencies jump – business live

Davies says NatWest has lost a ‘great leader’, following departure of Alison Rose this week, but must now look forward

The Guardian - UK

Senior NatWest bosses set to face scrutiny from shareholders over Nigel Farage bank account row

Bank will follow rivals in unveiling half-year financial results on Friday

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

What the papers say – July 28

Environmental issues feature strongly in a range of stories on Friday’s newspaper front pages.

Reason

UK Banks Commit to "the Principle of Non-Discrimination Based on Lawful Freedom of Expression" as to Clients

From The Independent (UK): Economic secretary Andrew Griffith told the bosses of some of the UK's biggest banks on Wednesday that it is important to protect freedom of expression…. It came after former politician Nigel Farage's bank account with Coutts—a bank for the ultra wealthy—was closed. The account was shut…

The Guardian - UK

Coutts chief quits and crisis wipes £1bn off NatWest shares

Ousting of private bank’s chief may not be final departure as future of NatWest Group chairman looks uncertain

The Guardian - UK

Muslim leaders decry ‘double standard’ of Farage bank account closure furore

Longstanding issue for community given little attention compared with closure of ex-Ukip leader’s Coutts account, says mosque chair

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The Independent UK

CEO of royal banker Coutts resigns amid furor over closure of politician Nigel Farage's account

The chief executive of Coutts Bank has stepped down amid the furor surrounding populist politician Nigel Farage’s complaints that his account was closed because of his political views

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak refuses to back NatWest chair over Farage controversy

PM fails to voice support for Sir Howard Davies after resignation of bank’s chief executive, Alison Rose

Evening Standard

Coutts CEO Peter Flavel stands down over Nigel Farage row

Coutts’ chief executive Peter Flavel, the boss of the private bank which closed Nigel Farage’s account, will step down immediately, NatWest Group has said.

The Guardian - UK

Coutts chief executive Peter Flavel resigns over Nigel Farage row

Head of bank steps down less than 48 hours after NatWest boss Alison Rose was forced to quit

The Independent UK

Nigel Farage banking scandal claims another scalp as Coutts CEO quits

Peter Flavel is second bank chief to resign over cancellation of ex-Ukip leader's account, as pressure mounts on NatWest chair to go next

The Week

Debanking row: is Nigel Farage case just tip of the iceberg?

UK banks are being reminded of “their responsibilities” when it comes to sensitive information they hold on their customers.

Evening Standard

GB News owner’s fund makes millions from short position as NatWest shares slide

Marshall Wace holds a 0.59% short position in NatWest, which has delivered gains of close to £12 million in the past week

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