UK Government to Sell Off NatWest Shares to Public

The move, echoing Thatcher-era privatisations, aims to eliminate the government's holding in the bank by 2026.

The UK government plans to sell off its shares in NatWest to the public within the next year, echoing the privatisations of the Thatcher era.
The shares are likely to be offered at a discount to encourage demand, with some suggesting a discount of up to 10% may be needed.
The government aims to eliminate its entire holding in the bank by 2026, having become the majority shareholder during the financial crisis.
NatWest shares have been impacted by a recent 'debanking' scandal involving Nigel Farage, leading to the departure of the bank's CEO, Dame Alison Rose.
The government's previous attempts to sell shares to the public have focused on institutional investors, but this move marks a shift towards retail investors.