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World economy barometer - Rather slow and just about steady

17 May 2013 |  no comments  |  Economics

The global economy continued to lose momentum in April - a trend that has been in evidence throughout the year so far.

NatWest delivers for Pizza Hut franchise

16 May 2013 |  no comments  |  News

Bank helps create 30 new jobs with money from Funding for Lending scheme

Stuart Lancaster, leading England back to rugby's summit

16 May 2013 |  no comments  |  News

England’s crushing loss at the climax of the RBS 6 Nations tested head coach Stuart Lancaster’s leadership skills like never before.

Maths app by RBS graduates wins "Apprentice" charity challenge

14 May 2013 |  no comments  |  Sustainability

Addy the anteater battles with Numbugs to encourage children to enjoy numbers

RBS helps derelict castle transform into luxury venue

13 May 2013 |  no comments  |  News

Bank funds final stage of renovation into boutique-style guest house and wedding venue.

Out like a lamb? - Economics weekly

13 May 2013 |  no comments  |  Economics

Sir Mervyn King’s time as Governor of the Bank of England ends next month. With no change in interest rates or quantitative easing at last week’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting it looks as if, like the month of March, he’ll go out like a lamb.

One plays, two hold - Interest and exchange rate forecast

10 May 2013 |  no comments  |  Economics

With the Eurozone recession of 2012 encroaching on 2013, the ECB played its hand in May in a bid to boost the fortunes of the beleaguered single currency area.

New report: money worries drive teens to save more

10 May 2013 |  no comments  |  Sustainability

Growing anxiety about debt is causing young people to make regular savings, according to a new report from RBS.

MPC keeps Bank Rate unchanged

09 May 2013 |  no comments  |  Economics

Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) keeps the Bank Rate unchanged at 0.5%. Commentary from Head of RBS Group Economics.

ECB's Draghi cuts again - Economics weekly

07 May 2013 |  no comments  |  Economics

For the fourth time since he became ECB president, Mario Draghi cut the main interest rate. Getting the European economy to grow hasn’t got any easier.