Northern Rock

The Bank of England lowers its growth
estimates and says it expects the UK
economy to face challenges in the
next two years.

RBS the partnationalised bank is
recruiting aggressively in Asia to
build its position in the region in
a move that could spark questions

Bank looking to to divide its £50bn
balance sheet and sell attractive
assets to private buyers

Arcandor banks may sell Thomas Cook
stakeShareCastThe banks hold a 43.9%
stake in the UK travel firm that was
granted to them as collateral.