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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 describes Coutts bank as ‘metropolitan elite’ that ‘loathe’ his views

Nigel Farage has described the bank Coutts as “the metripolitan elite” over a document that he claims shows the exclusive bank closed his account because it did not agree with his political views.

The Independent UK

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What are the UK rules on access to banking and how are disputes settled?

Everyone has a right to a basic account but banks can deny customers additional services

The Guardian - 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

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’

The Guardian - UK

Farage joins explosion in people using subject access requests

SARs from employees have become standard in work disputes and are increasingly used by public figures

The Guardian - UK

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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’

Evening Standard

Pity Nigel Farage as he is deemed too horrible to bank with the elite at Coutts

When the bank’s bosses said ‘Your money is no good here,’ they meant it. He’s raging at them, but what does it say about him, asks Guardian executive Opinion editor Hugh Muir

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak slams Coutts after documents label Farage ‘grifter’ and bank shuts account

The bank raised concerns Mr Farage was ‘xenophobic and racist’, citing his having retweeted a Ricky Gervais joke and his friendship with Novak Djokovic

The Independent UK

‘Coutts targeted me on personal and political grounds,’ says Nigel Farage after private bank shuts account

Coutts requires its customers to borrow or invest at least £1m or save at least £3m

The Independent UK

What the papers say – July 19

A wide variety of stories feature on the front pages of Britain’s newspapers.

The Independent UK

Nigel Farage says Coutts document shows his account was shut over his views

The former Ukip leader said he obtained a report by the prestigious private bank’s reputational risk committee.

The Independent UK

Nigel Farage claims Coutts closed his bank account because of his ‘values’

Former Ukip leader criticises Coutts in online video after bank closed his account

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Brexit: More than half of Britons would vote to rejoin the EU, poll finds

According to YouGov, if a new referendum on EU membership was held then a majority of Brits would vote to remain

The Independent UK

Nigel Farage: EU to blame for my bank account woes

Former Brexit Party leader claims he has fallen foul of over-zealous anti-money laundering regulations

The Guardian - UK

Europe is surging rightwards. But, as Britain has shown, the populist tide will start to ebb

From Austria to Italy, Sweden to Spain, the far right is gaining ground. But ultimately, people want security and fairness, not regressive policies

The Conversation

What is a 'politically exposed person' and why do the likes of Jeremy Hunt and Nigel Farage claim the status prevents them getting bank accounts?

Reports vary as to why the private bank Coutts decided to close the account of former UKIP leader Nigel Farage. He claims he was excluded for his political views, the bank says the problem was a lack of funds. But either way, his case does highlight a wider and longstanding…

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The Guardian - UK

Jeremy Hunt reveals he was refused Monzo bank account

Chancellor says barriers to careers in public life must be removed after being refused account ‘as a politically exposed person’

The Week

Nigel Farage: was former UKIP leader cancelled by Coutts?

Cancel culture, already the blight of British universities, seems to be creeping into banking, said The Daily Telegraph.

The Guardian - UK

Digested week: Farage is off the Coutts books and Orkney’s off altogether

Plus, the delights of the Deliveroo dinner party and dealing with the carnage of an SAS-style plumbing refit

The Guardian - AU

Donald Trump Jr’s Australian speaking tour delayed, promoter says

Turning Point Australia says appearances of former president’s son in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne postponed ‘due to unforeseen circumstances’

Evening Standard

What is Coutts’ minimum requirement? Banks could lose licence amid Nigel Farage row

Elite banking service closed former UKIP politician’s account earlier this month

Evening Standard

Nigel Farage doesn’t deny report he’s not wealthy enough to keep account at exclusive bank

The former leader of UKIP accuses Coutts of being ‘very dishonest’ about his bank account

The Guardian - UK

Nigel Farage’s Coutts bank account closed due to lack of funds

Former Brexit party leader has claimed private bank targeted him over political views

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