UK banking chief apologizes to Farage after bank closes account over political views
- NatWest apologized to Nigel Farage for closing his accounts at Coutts bank.
- Internal bank documents allegedly suggested Farage's political views made him a reputational risk.
- NatWest CEO Alison Rose personally apologized and offered Farage alternative banking.
- UK Treasury announced stricter rules for bank account closures requiring justification.
- Changes aim to increase transparency but don't limit closing accounts over politics.