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London job cuts ease as business activity grows in July – NatWest
The latest NatWest London PMI found that employment continued to fall during the month, with businesses largely reducing staff numbers through natural attrition.
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NatWest Group to expand financial education programme into UK workplaces
The bank will extend its free Financial Foundations programme to 50,000 people in workplaces and community groups.
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NatWest sells Mentor consultancy to Empowering People Group
The acquisition of Mentor will add to its existing services and expand its offering to businesses needing HR and health and safety support.
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NatWest supports entrepreneurial talent at University of Reading’s VIBES Week
Andrew Hull said: “Their involvement has provided real-world insights and encouragement that will stay with them throughout their studies and beyond.”
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NatWest becomes 100th Living Pension employer
The list of accredited employers includes large firms like Aviva, SSE plc and Everton FC.
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NatWest to expand Financial Foundations programme to support 50,000 people
The programme is expected to reach around 1,000 people a week in their workplace or community group throughout 2026.
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NatWest and Lombard partner with the FCN to support farmers’ wellbeing
The partnership will see agricultural specialist managers at NatWest and Lombard trained by FCN to spot early signs of stress in farming communities.
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NatWest Group agrees sale of majority stake in Cushon to WTW
WTW will acquire all of Cushon in a wider deal, expected to complete in the first half of 2026, subject to regulatory approval.
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Aegon UK, NatWest Cushon and M&G commit £200m in funding for science and tech businesses
Funds will support UK companies in areas such as clean energy, fintech and medical technology, aiming to create skilled jobs across the country.
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Open University and NatWest launch creators fund to support women entrepreneurs
The fund, launched in partnership with the DWP will offer grants of up to £2,500 each, with £50,000 in sponsorship from NatWest.
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Finance and property firms dominate 2025 UK Social Mobility Awards shortlist
Lloyds, Knight Frank, and Coventry Building Society are among the financial and property firms shortlisted for this year’s UK Social Mobility Awards.
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NatWest partners with Google to boost UK startups with AI tools and digital training
Google Cloud will deliver practical sessions on AI and digital marketing to businesses on NatWest’s Accelerator.