NatWest Group plc News

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• NatWest first-half profit jumps 20% to £4.3bn
• Barclays reports 17% first-half profit rise to £6.1bn

NatWest first-half profit jumps 20% to £4.3bn

NatWest has reported a robust rise in first-half profits, becoming the latest major UK lender to exceed expectations and fueling a debate over whether the banking sector should face higher taxation.

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Barclays reports 17% first-half profit rise to £6.1bn

Barclays reported stronger-than-expected first-half profits on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, as its investment banking division capitalized on market volatility and dealmaking activity.

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