Scottish business activity saw a modest return to growth in May, marking the first increase in six months, according to the latest Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) Growth Tracker. The index, which measures combined output from the manufacturing and service sectors, rose to 50.5 from 47.4 in April, signa
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The Treasury has sold its final shares in Royal Bank of Scotland-owner NatWest Group, concluding 17 years of public ownership that began with a £45 billion taxpayer bailout during the 2008 financial crisis. This full privatisation marks a symbolic moment for the bank, formerly Royal Bank of Sc
Manor Estates Housing Association Ltd (MEHA) has secured a £13 million funding injection from Royal Bank of Scotland, as it celebrates its 30th anniversary.
Northern Turbine Services, a specialist provider of installation, repair, and maintenance for onshore wind turbines, has secured £300,000 in funding from the Royal Bank of Scotland to purchase its leased premises in Orkney.
NatWest Group is on the verge of returning to full private ownership for the first time in nearly 17 years, following a significant reduction in the UK government's shareholding. The Treasury has recently sold a further tranche of shares, decreasing its stake from 1.98% to just 0.9%.
Gillies & Mackay (G&M), a family-run business in Perthshire with over 30 years of experience in crafting high-quality sheds and garden buildings, has secured a £200,000 loan facility from Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS).
Firms have reported that increased global economic uncertainty, particularly related to US tariff announcements, is significantly impacting demand across various regions. The Royal Bank of Scotland Growth Tracker – a seasonally adjusted index that measures the month-on-month change in the comb
NatWest Group posted a strong start to the year, with first-quarter operating profits before tax jumping 36% to £1.8 billion, significantly beating analyst expectations. This performance was driven by increased deposits and mortgage lending, the latter boosted by buyers finalising purchases be
Royal Bank of Scotland has chosen Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) as its colleague charity partner for Scotland.
March’s Royal Bank of Scotland UK Regional Growth Tracker showed improved business growth in more regions of the UK at the end of Q1 – but the majority are still being affected by wider economic uncertainty. The Tracker – which surveyed businesses operating in the manufacturing and
Orkney-based marine services provider, Leask Marine, has secured £200,000 in funding from Royal Bank of Scotland to fuel its next phase of growth.
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has joined forces with advanced technology accelerator STAC to supercharge Scotland’s nascent deep tech startup scene.
Scotland's private sector output experienced a third consecutive monthly decline in February, according to the Royal Bank of Scotland's Scotland Growth Tracker. The seasonally adjusted index, measuring combined manufacturing and service sector output, fell to 49.0, indicating a marginal contraction
Filpumps Ltd, a provider of pumps and water treatment services, has announced the expansion of its operations into the central belt thanks to a £550,000 loan from Royal Bank of Scotland.
The UK government has relinquished its position as RBS-owner NatWest Group's largest shareholder, with its stake falling below 6% on Friday. This marks a significant milestone in the bank's journey back to full private ownership, more than 16 years after its taxpayer-funded bailout during the 2008 f