The taxpayer's stake in NatWest is now less than 30%

Taxpayer stake in NatWest drops below 30%. The Government had effectively nationalised the bank after it was brought to the brink of collapse under the leadership of Fred 'the Shred' Goodwin. NatWest had been brought to a near-collapse under Goodwin's leadership.

Government stake in NatWest drops to below 30% for the first time since 2008 financial crisis. NatWest was nationalised during the 2008 crisis and now under 30%. Government's stake in the bank has dropped to below the level of 30% since the bank was privatised.