UK banks shun companies trading with Ukraine
British companies ‘afraid to trade with Ukraine’ due to threat of account closure from risk-averse banks, business chiefs warn.
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British companies ‘afraid to trade with Ukraine’ due to threat of account closure from risk-averse banks, business chiefs warn.
Proposed changes would force banks to give 90 days’ notice to customers and explain why they are closing an account.
Proposed changes would force banks to give 90 days’ notice to customers and explain why they are closing an account.
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