Government sells £1.24bn in NatWest shares despite fears for Tell Sid sell-off
The UK Government has sold another chunk of NatWest shares as the lender continues its long return to full private ownership.
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The UK Government has sold another chunk of NatWest shares as the lender continues its long return to full private ownership.
In a blow to the bank and ordinary investors, the sale that was planned for later this summer has been put on ice until after the vote on July 4.
In a blow to the bank and ordinary investors, the sale that was planned for later this summer has been put on ice until after the vote on July 4.
It had been set to take place as early as next month in the largest sell-off to the public since Royal Mail listed on the stock exchange in 2013.
The economy and its impact on people's wallets are likely to take centre stage as both major parties ramp up their campaigning ahead of the July General Election.