The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has charged Barclays Bank PLC with “unlawful financial assistance” over its actions during the 2008 financial crisis.
Barclays and four former bank executives accused of fraud in first UK charges over 2008 financial crisis.
The Royal Bank of Scotland is the bank worst prepared for a major UK housing crash, stress tests by the Bank of England (BoE) have found.
Five of the world’s biggest banks face fines totalling $5.7bn (£3.6bn) for manipulating foreign exchange markets for four years between 2008 and 2012.
Part of the agreement will also see Santander offering users of its “cash back” credit card discounts on the £2-a-day or £90-a-year hire charge.