NatWest Seeks Return to Full Private Ownership by July Amid Government Exit

Wednesday, Apr 23, 2025 5:25 pm ET1min read

NatWest is on track to return to full private ownership by July, ending a 17-year period of government bailout. The bank's chairman, Rick Haythornthwaite, described the moment as "symbolic" and expressed gratitude to taxpayers for their support. The government's stake has fallen to below 3% and is expected to reach zero by July. The move marks a new chapter in NatWest's story and allows the UK to "turn the page on the global financial crisis".

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