NatWest in the hot seat as shareholders push back on climate stance at AGM; major UK retail bank, formed in 1968 from National Provincial and Westminster Banks. #NatWest #AGM2024
UK households are cutting back on fuel, food and non-essential spending amid rising costs from the Middle East energy shock. Mortgage activity has risen as households lock in rates, while businesses pause big investments; confidence remains fragile and policy action is urged to ease cost-of-living pressures.