What is the Nigel Farage row about and what does it mean for me?
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The resignation of NatWest boss Dame Alison Rose in the wake of the Nigel Farage account closure row has intensified pressure on UK lenders amid concerns people are being denied banking services because of their political views. In summary, former Ukip leader Nigel Farage sparked a row over the current UK banking rules after he said his account with private bank Coutts was shut because it disagreed with his political views. The Treasury last week announced new rules for the UK banking sector which it said will help protect freedom of expression for people accessing banking services. Before the new rules came into effect, Nigel Farage used what is known as a subject access request to access Coutts documents detailing the reasoning behind his account closure, which he said showed his views “do not align with our values”.
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Everyone lost in the Coutts bank scandal... except Nigel Farage
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NatWest debanking findings ‘a work of fiction’, says Nigel Farage
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Probe finds 'serious failings' in way British politician Nigel Farage had his bank account closed
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NatWest admits serious failings over Nigel Farage’s bank account closure
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Nigel Farage opens new bank account with Lloyds
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No evidence banks closed accounts due to ‘political views’, says review
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‘The fight goes on’: Nigel Farage demands compensation after Coutts lets him keep bank accounts
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Senior minister reveals bank account challenges amid Farage row
The IndependentCEO of royal banker Coutts resigns amid furor over closure of politician Nigel Farage’s account
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NatWest sees £850m fall in value after Alison Rose’s resignation as Nigel Farage calls for heads to roll
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Government tells banks to comply with financial crime rules after top boss quits
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Lloyds Banking Group boss has ‘no concerns’ about de-banking policies
The IndependentNatWest Bank CEO ousted after furor over politician Nigel Farage’s bank account
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UK banking boss apologizes to populist politician Farage over the closure of his account
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What are the rules on bank account closures and what rights do people have?
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Coutts latest news: NatWest boss apologises to Nigel Farage
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Treatment of Farage ‘ought to jeopardise’ bank’s licence, senior Tory says
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Coutts closed Nigel Farage's account because he didn't 'align with their values'
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Nigel Farage says he may have to leave UK after bank closes his accounts
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Arron Banks ‘bankrolled Nigel Farage’s lavish lifestyle with £450,000 funding’, investigation finds
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